Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and understand the key elements of a story while having fun exploring reading through the lens of Minecraft.
Materials and Prep
- Minecraft game
- Computer or gaming device
- Paper and pencil
No prior knowledge is needed, just a love for Minecraft!
Activities
- Read a Minecraft-themed story or create your own Minecraft adventure story.
- Identify the characters, settings, and plot of the story.
- Build a Minecraft world based on the story or create a visual representation of the story using Minecraft.
Choose a Minecraft-themed book or create your own story involving Minecraft characters and settings. Pay attention to the characters, settings, and plot of the story.
Discuss and write down the main characters, where the story takes place, and the sequence of events in the story.
Use Minecraft to bring the story to life by building the settings and characters from the story, or create a visual representation of the key elements of the story in Minecraft.
Third Grade Talking Points
- Characters
- Settings
- Plot
Say: "In a story, characters are the people, animals, or creatures in the story. In Minecraft, characters can be Steve, Alex, animals, or monsters."
Say: "The setting is where and when the story takes place. In Minecraft, the setting can be a forest, a cave, a village, or any other place you can imagine in the game."
Say: "The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story. In Minecraft, the plot can be the adventures and challenges the characters face while exploring the world."