Fun way to learn critical reading skills

How I Use It

This game is a fun way to learn critical reading and analysis skills. Students begin by choosing an avatar that they use to perform the duties of managing a cable sports network. The overall purpose is to apply reading skills to real world applications. The game allows the user to explore various environments and to "talk" to colleagues in order to complete tasks. Students read in a setting that is fun and mirrors actual skills used in careers. The downfall of the game comes in its lack of clarity related to directions. It is not the most intuitive of games. Once you spend some time trying different things, however, you can figure out what to do. For some students, the difficulty in knowing what to do at times can be a source of frustration. There is a fair amount of reading and comprehension involved in the game, which contradicts the statement from the website claiming that the game is "a learning game and assessment tool for 8th grade struggling students."