Dreamscape Grammar, Reading, English Language Arts Video Game-Based Learning

Each week learners will work together to build their bases from invading creatures, grow new creatures to protect their bases, and solve literacy problems in the Dreamscape world. We will discuss strategies used to solve problems as well as what creatures are strongest in defending your base. Game-based learning encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and increases learner motivation. 

What happens in Dreamscape?
Dreamscape is a free reading comprehension game designed to instill a love of reading in learners.  Dreamscape learners read passages to improve their bases, grow new creatures, and unlock new items. After reading each passage, learners will answer questions, if they answer correctly they advance in the game. Passages and in-game rewards have been purposefully created to motivate learners to continue learning. Dreamscape reading practice questions were carefully created by literacy experts to align with Common Core Standards and help kids read at and beyond grade level. 

Teacher Role:
I will serve as the facilitator allowing a safe place for learners to meet up in the world of Dreamscape. Each week I will assist learners in setting up their accounts, building in their Dreamscape world, and demonstrating how to play the game.  I will also set weekly reading goals for each learner. I will also be there to assist learners with any help that is needed whether it be answering literacy questions or in gameplay.

Learners:  
This class does require learners to join Dreamscape with a unique class code provided by the teacher.  Learners will need a separate device such as a phone, (Apple or Android)  iPad, or a computer.  In order to make this class fun and exciting your child will need to sign up for a FREE Dreamscape account. Please make sure you do this before the class starts.  It is recommended each student have both Zoom and Dreamscape open during this lesson, therefore, having a second device (such as a cell phone or tablet) for Dreamscape will give your child the best experience possible. 

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