Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the basic storyline and themes of Five Nights at Freddy's, as well as develop their creative thinking and storytelling skills by creating their own character and mini-story set in the game's universe.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and pencils for drawing and writing.
• Access to a computer or tablet (optional for research).
• Knowledge of the Five Nights at Freddy's game series and its characters.
• A quiet space to focus on activities.

Activities

1. Character Creation:

   The student will design their own animatronic character. They can draw it on paper and write a short description of its personality and backstory. Encourage them to think about what makes their character unique and how it fits into the Five Nights at Freddy's world.

2. Mini-Story Writing:

   Using their created character, the student will write a short story or scene that involves their character in a spooky scenario. This could be a night shift at Freddy's or an encounter with another character from the game.

3. Role-Playing:

   The student can act out their story or create a dialogue between their character and existing characters from the game. This will help them explore character motivation and interaction.

4. Discussion Time:

   After completing the activities, have a discussion about the themes of fear, friendship, and survival in the Five Nights at Freddy's series. The student can share their character and story, discussing what they enjoyed most about creating them.

Talking Points

• "What do you think makes a character in Five Nights at Freddy's interesting? Is it their design, backstory, or something else?"
• "How does your character fit into the world of Five Nights at Freddy's? What role do they play?"
• "Can you think of a scary moment in the game? How would you describe it to someone who hasn’t played it?"
• "What themes do you notice in the Five Nights at Freddy's games? Are there lessons we can learn from them?"
• "If you were in a scary situation like in the game, what would you do? How would you survive?"
• "How does fear affect the characters in the game? Do you think it makes them stronger or weaker?"
• "What kind of story do you think would happen if your character met Freddy? What would they do?"
• "Why do you think people enjoy scary games like Five Nights at Freddy's? What do you like about them?"
• "How can you use your imagination to create your own stories and characters? What inspires you?"
• "What was your favorite part of creating your character? Would you want to play as them in a game?"
• "How do you think your character would react to the events happening in Five Nights at Freddy's?"