Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify and describe characters, settings, and events in a story related to Minecraft.

Materials and Prep

• A Minecraft-themed storybook
• Paper and crayons
• Printed pictures of Minecraft characters and settings

Activities

1. Read a Minecraft-themed storybook together.

Choose a storybook that features characters and settings from the Minecraft world. Read the story aloud, pausing to discuss the characters, settings, and events as you go.

2. Create a Minecraft character drawing.

Give the student paper and crayons. Ask them to choose their favorite Minecraft character from the story and draw a picture of it. Encourage them to include details and colors that match the character.

3. Match characters and settings.

Print out pictures of various Minecraft characters and settings from the internet. Cut them out and mix them up. Spread them out on a table and ask the student to match each character with its corresponding setting from the story.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "In the story, who are the characters? Can you name them?"
• "Where does the story take place? What is the setting?"
• "What happens in the story? Can you tell me about the events?"
• "How do the characters feel in the story? Are they happy, sad, or something else?"
• "Can you think of a different ending for the story? What would happen if the characters did something else?"