Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and comprehend a Minecraft-themed story, and answer questions about the story.

Materials and Prep

• A Minecraft-themed storybook
• Paper and pencil

Activities

1. Introduce the Minecraft-themed storybook to the student, and discuss the cover and title.

Ask the student to make predictions about what they think the story might be about based on the cover and title.

2. Read the story aloud to the student, or have the student read it independently.

Encourage the student to follow along with their finger as they read, and ask them to stop and ask questions if they don't understand any words or phrases.

3. After reading the story, ask the student comprehension questions.

Examples of questions to ask: What was the main problem in the story? How did the main character solve the problem? What lesson did you learn from the story?

4. Have the student write a short summary of the story.

Ask the student to write a few sentences summarizing the main events of the story. Encourage them to use descriptive words and proper sentence structure.

Second Grade Talking Points

• "In this lesson, we are going to read a story that is about Minecraft, which is a popular video game. We will be practicing our reading skills and understanding what we read."
• "When we read a story, it's important to pay attention to the cover and title. They can give us clues about what the story might be about."
• "As we read the story, it's okay to ask questions if there are words or phrases we don't understand. It helps us understand the story better."
• "After we finish reading, we will talk about what happened in the story. I will ask you some questions to see if you understood the main ideas and lessons from the story."
• "Finally, you will get to write a summary of the story. A summary is a short description of the main events. It's a good way to practice organizing our thoughts and using proper sentences."