Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to analyze characters and settings in a story while making connections to real-life experiences.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Minecraft game, notebook, pencil

Prior Knowledge: Basic understanding of Minecraft gameplay

Activities

1. Minecraft Story Mode: Play a section of Minecraft Story Mode and take notes on the characters and settings encountered.

2. Real-life Connections: Discuss with a family member or friend how the characters and settings in Minecraft Story Mode can relate to real-life experiences.

3. Character Analysis: Choose a character from Minecraft Story Mode and write a short paragraph describing their personality and actions.

Sixth Grade Talking Points

• "In Minecraft Story Mode, we meet characters like Jesse and Petra. Let's think about how they behave and how they make decisions. Can you relate to any of these characters?"
• "The settings in Minecraft Story Mode, such as the Order of the Stone's temple, are like the places we visit in real life. How do these settings make you feel?"
• "When we talk about character analysis, we're trying to understand the traits and motivations of a character. What can we learn from studying the characters in Minecraft Story Mode?"