Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand the concept of rules and government in a fun and engaging way through the context of the game Red Dead Redemption 2.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Red Dead Redemption 2 video game

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the game and its setting to guide the student effectively.

Activities

1. Play the game together and discuss the actions of the characters in relation to following rules and laws.

2. Create a simple "citizenship chart" where the student can mark when the characters in the game are being good citizens (following rules) or not.

3. Have a discussion about the roles of the characters in the game and how they contribute to the community.

First Grade Talking Points

• "In the game, we can see that the characters have to follow rules, just like we have rules in our classroom and community. Can you tell me some rules we have to follow?"
• "What do you think happens when someone in the game doesn't follow the rules? Do you think it's fair for everyone to follow the rules?"
• "The characters in the game help each other and work together. Can you tell me about a time when you helped someone or worked together with your friends?"