Grade 4
Keeping Games Fun and Friendly
How can I be positive and have fun while playing online games, and help others do the same?
Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for kids. Of course, online communication can come with some risks. Show your students how to keep their gaming experiences fun, healthy, and positive.
Key Vocabulary: digital media · griefing · online video game · social interaction Show definitions
Key Standards Supported
Common Core ELA
L.4.4,L.4.5,L.4.6,RF.4.4,RF.4.4a,RI.4.4,RI.4.7,RI.4.10,SL.4.1a,SL.4.1b,SL.4.1d,SL.4.4,SL.4.5,SL.4.6,W.4.4,W.4.10
CASEL
3a,3d,4a,4b,4c,4d,5a,5b,5c,5d,5e,5f
AASL
I.A.2,I.B.1,I.B.2,I.B.3,I.C.1,I.C.2,I.C.4,I.D.1,I.D.2,I.D.3,I.D.4,II.B.1,II.B.2,II.B.3,II.C.1,II.C.2,II.D.1,II.D.2,III.A.2,III.B.1,III.B.2,III.D.1,IV.B.1,IV.B.2,IV.B.4,V.A.1,V.A.2,V.A.3,V.B.1,V.B.2,V.C.1,V.C.3,V.D.1,V.D.2,V.D.3,VI.C.2,VI.D.1,VI.D.3
ISTE
1d,2b,3d,4a,6a,6b,6c,6d,7a,7b,7c,7d
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Lesson Plan
Warm Up: Pair-Share
5 mins.Analyze: Online Gaming Video
20 mins.Apply: Video Game Cover Project
20 mins.
Extension Activity:
After they've done a draft of their cover, you can have students complete a final draft using a web tool such as Canva, Ready Maker, or FlipSnack EDU.
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Lesson last updated: July 2020
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