Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify the main characters and setting in a story and make connections between the story and real-life experiences.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Minecraft game

Prep: Ensure Minecraft is installed and ready to play.

Activities

1. Read a Minecraft story together and discuss the main characters and setting.

2. Explore a Minecraft world and identify different settings and characters within the game.

3. Create a short story or comic based on your Minecraft adventures, focusing on the characters and setting.

Second Grade Talking Points

• "In a story, the main characters are the most important people or animals in the story. Can you tell me who the main characters were in the Minecraft story we read?"
• "The setting of a story is where and when the story takes place. Can you describe the setting of the Minecraft world we explored?"
• "When we play Minecraft, we can imagine different adventures and create our own stories. What kind of adventure would you like to have in the Minecraft world?"