Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify and understand basic story elements in a video game.
Materials and Prep
- 1 video game that the student enjoys playing
- Pen and paper for note-taking
- Knowledge of the video game's storyline and characters
Activities
1. Play the video game together and encourage the student to pay attention to the characters, settings, and main events in the game.
2. After playing, ask the student to draw their favorite character or scene from the game and explain why they chose it.
3. Have a discussion about the story elements in the game, such as the main character, the problem they face, and how it gets resolved.
First Grade Talking Points
- "In the video game, who is the main character? What do they do in the game?"
- "What are some of the places or settings you visited in the game? Describe one of them."
- "Can you tell me about a problem the main character faced in the game? How did they solve it?"