Playing What's Next

English Language Arts

• The child has learned critical thinking skills by analyzing the patterns and sequences in the game.
• They have improved their vocabulary by encountering and deciphering new words in the game prompts.
• Playing the game has enhanced their reading comprehension as they need to understand the instructions and make predictions about what comes next.
• They have developed their writing skills by creating their own prompts and challenging others to guess what comes next.

To further develop their skills related to Playing What's Next, encourage the child to create their own story or narrative based on a sequence of events. They can write a short story where each paragraph ends with a cliffhanger, prompting the reader to guess what happens next. This will help them practice creating suspense and engaging their audience.

Book Recommendations

• The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart: A thrilling adventure that requires the characters to solve puzzles and uncover secrets, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The Giver by Lois Lowry: A thought-provoking novel that explores themes of conformity, individuality, and making predictions about a dystopian society.
• The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan: This action-packed fantasy novel follows a young protagonist who embarks on a quest, encountering mythological creatures and solving riddles along the way.