Five nights at Freddie’s / Lesson Plan

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply your writing skills to create a short story inspired by the Five Nights at Freddy's game.

Materials and Prep

  • Paper
  • Pencil or pen
  • Computer or tablet with internet access (optional)

Prior knowledge of the Five Nights at Freddy's game is helpful, but not required.

Activities

  1. Research and Explore: Spend some time researching the Five Nights at Freddy's game. Look up information about the characters, setting, and storyline. Take notes on interesting aspects that you can incorporate into your story.
  2. Brainstorming: Use the information you gathered to brainstorm ideas for your own story set in the Five Nights at Freddy's universe. Think about the atmosphere, suspense, and potential conflicts you can include.
  3. Outline: Create an outline for your story. Include an introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Plan out the major events and key moments in your story.
  4. Drafting: Start writing your story based on your outline. Focus on developing your characters, setting the mood, and building suspense. Don't worry too much about grammar and spelling at this stage.
  5. Revision: Read through your draft and make revisions to improve the flow, clarity, and coherence of your story. Pay attention to sentence structure, word choice, and organization.
  6. Editing and Proofreading: Edit your revised draft for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Make sure your story is polished and error-free.
  7. Finalizing: Type or rewrite your final version of the story. Make sure it is neat, organized, and ready to be shared.
  8. Sharing: Share your story with a friend, family member, or online writing community. Get feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Eighth Grade Talking Points

  • "Five Nights at Freddy's is a popular horror-themed video game series created by Scott Cawthon."
  • "The game is set in a fictional pizza restaurant called Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where animatronic characters come to life at night."
  • "The main objective of the game is to survive the night by avoiding the animatronics that roam the restaurant."
  • "The game's popularity has led to the creation of books, merchandise, and even a movie adaptation."
  • "By using your writing skills, you will create a short story inspired by the Five Nights at Freddy's game."
  • "Your story should capture the suspenseful and eerie atmosphere of the game while introducing your own characters and plot."
  • "Remember to plan your story using an outline to ensure a well-structured narrative."
  • "After completing your draft, revise and edit your story to improve its overall quality."