Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify key elements of a story and understand how characters, setting, and plot contribute to the development of a narrative.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Computer with Minecraft installed, notebook, pencil.

Prep: Ensure Minecraft is installed and ready to play.

Activities

1. Minecraft Story Exploration: Choose a Minecraft world and explore different areas to observe the environment and structures.

2. Character Creation: Create a new character in Minecraft and think about their backstory, personality, and motivations.

3. Story Building: Use the observations from the Minecraft world and the created character to write a short story, focusing on the introduction, conflict, and resolution.

Third Grade Talking Points

• Characters: "In a story, the characters are the people, animals, or creatures who are part of the adventure. They have feelings, thoughts, and actions that make the story interesting."
• Setting: "The setting is where and when the story takes place. It could be in a forest, a city, or even a magical land. It helps us imagine where the characters are and what the world looks like."
• Plot: "The plot is the events that happen in the story. It's like a map that shows us what happens first, next, and last. It's the exciting journey the characters go on."