- Recognized and read the words "Super Mario Bros" on the game cover
- Followed instructions on the screen to start the game
- Identified and read the names of different levels in the game
- Read and understood the dialogue between characters in the game
- Recognized and read the words "Game Over" when the game ended
To continue developing English Language Arts skills through playing video games, parents can encourage their child to read and discuss the storyline of the game, write their own fan fiction or create their own game levels with written instructions. Additionally, parents can introduce their child to classic literature that has been adapted into video games, such as "The Great Gatsby" or "The Odyssey".