Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and discuss key elements of a story while relating them to the world of Minecraft.
Materials and Prep
Materials: Computer or tablet with Minecraft installed
Prep: Ensure Minecraft is accessible and ready for use
Activities
Create a Minecraft story: Use Minecraft to build a scene and then write a short story about it.
Minecraft character analysis: Choose a character from Minecraft and describe their traits and actions as you would for a character in a book.
Minecraft adventure: Read a short story related to Minecraft and then act it out in the game.
Third Grade Talking Points
"In Minecraft, we can create our own stories and adventures, just like authors create stories in books."
"Characters in Minecraft have different traits and abilities, similar to characters in the books we read."
"We can use our imagination to connect the stories we read to the world of Minecraft."