Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify key elements of a story and understand how they relate to the game Minecraft.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Computer or tablet with access to Minecraft

Prep: Ensure Minecraft is installed and ready to play

Activities

1. Story Elements Scavenger Hunt: Explore Minecraft and identify characters, setting, and plot elements within the game.

2. Create Your Story: Use Minecraft to build a story setting and characters, then write a short story based on your creation.

Third Grade Talking Points

• "In Minecraft, we can find characters like Steve and Alex. They are like the characters we find in the stories we read."
• "The different biomes in Minecraft, such as forests and deserts, are similar to the settings in our stories."
• "Just like stories have a beginning, middle, and end, Minecraft adventures also have a sequence of events."