Objective

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

Materials and Prep

• A Minecraft-themed storybook
• Paper and pencil

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Introduce the Minecraft-themed storybook to the student.

Show the student the cover of the book and ask them to make predictions about what the story might be about based on the cover.

2. Read the story aloud to the student.

Take turns reading the pages of the storybook with the student. Encourage them to follow along and point out any familiar Minecraft-related words or characters they come across.

3. Discuss the story with the student.

Ask the student questions about the story to check their comprehension. For example, "What was the problem in the story?" or "How did the main character solve the problem?"

4. Have the student draw a picture related to the story.

Ask the student to choose a favorite scene or character from the story and draw it on a piece of paper. Encourage them to add details and colors to their drawing.

5. Ask the student to write a short sentence about their drawing.

Have the student write a sentence describing their drawing. You can provide a sentence starter, such as "In the story, I liked the part where..."

First Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to read a story about Minecraft."
• "What do you think the story might be about based on the cover?"
• "Let's take turns reading the pages of the storybook."
• "Can you tell me what happened in the story?"
• "What was the problem in the story? How did the main character solve it?"
• "Now, let's draw a picture of our favorite part of the story."
• "Can you write a sentence about your drawing? What did you like about that part of the story?"