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A Hero's Journey through gaming


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Keywords: Hero's Journey, Literary elements, Minecraft
Subject(s): Speech and Language, Earth Science, Music, History, Drama, Writing, Podcasting, Grammar, Geography, Technology, Spelling, Social Skills, Animation, Video, Social Studies, Art, Information Skills, Reading, English/Language Arts
Grades 6 through 8
NETS-S Standard:
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Research and Information Fluency
  • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
  • Digital Citizenship
  • Technology Operations and Concepts
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School: Brecksville Broadview Hts MS, Broadview Hts, OH
Planned By: Joe Zenir
Original Author: Joe Zenir, Broadview Hts
1. Elements of Literature will be taught. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution.

2. The Hero's Journey literary archetype will be taught. We will examine great works of literature and movies and how those works reflect the elements of fiction and the archetype.

3. Students will create their own original hero and archetype.

4. Students will "publish" using Minecraft.

Comments
The google cardboard viewers will allow for full immersion in the students projects.
Cross-Curriculum Ideas
Cross curricular ties using Minecraft are endless. Society will need to be created, this calls for science, art tie in is obvious. Social Studies tie in in what makes a society thrive/fall.
Follow-Up
The google cardboard will also allow for virtual field trips throughout the year. Minecraft will be used in other units as appropriate.
Materials: Headsets, Televisions, Reading
Other Items: 10 Google cardboard, $20 each, total of $200.00
1 30 inch flat screen TV, $250 each, total of $250.00
1 X box one, $399 each, total of $399.00