Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a short story about a Minecraft building you create.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Computer or tablet with Minecraft, paper, and pencil.

Prep: Make sure you have Minecraft installed and ready to play.

Activities

1. Start by building a structure in Minecraft that you find interesting or exciting.

2. Take a screenshot of your creation and print it out.

3. Write a short story about your building. Include details about what it is, who lives there, and any adventures that happen in or around it.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "In your story, you can tell me about the colors you used in your building. What colors did you like the most?"
• "What kind of animals or creatures would live in your building? Can you tell me about them in your story?"
• "If your building could talk, what would it say? Let's write down some things it might say in your story."