Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand simple sentences related to Super Mario Maker.
Materials and Prep
- Paper and pencil
- Super Mario Maker game or images of Super Mario characters and levels
Activities
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Start by showing the student images of Super Mario characters and levels. Discuss their favorite characters and what they know about the game.
Ask the student to draw their favorite Super Mario character and write its name below the drawing. Encourage them to use their phonetic knowledge to spell the character's name.
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Introduce simple sentences related to Super Mario Maker. Write a sentence on the board or a piece of paper, such as "Mario jumps over the Goomba."
Read the sentence aloud and ask the student to repeat it. Break down the sentence and discuss the meaning of each word. Encourage the student to point to the corresponding Super Mario character or object as they read the sentence.
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Have the student create their own simple sentence about Super Mario Maker. Provide sentence starters, such as "Luigi collects the coins" or "Princess Peach defeats Bowser."
Ask the student to write their sentence and draw a corresponding picture. Assist them with spelling and sounding out words as needed.
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Wrap up the lesson by having the student share their sentence and picture. Encourage them to read their sentence aloud and explain their drawing.
Discuss what they have learned about reading and how it relates to their favorite game, Super Mario Maker.
Kindergarten Grade Talking Points
- "We are going to learn how to read sentences about Super Mario Maker."
- "We will look at pictures and words to understand what the sentences mean."
- "We can draw our favorite characters and write their names."
- "I will help you read and understand the sentences."
- "You will create your own sentence and draw a picture to go with it."
- "We will share our sentences and talk about what we learned."