$10
weeklyLearn Literature Through Minecraft
Completed by 2 learners
Ages 15-18
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
3-6 learners per class
50 min
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
**To participate in this class, students will need to have Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition (Students need to have a Microsoft account to play on Xbox, PS, or Switch). This class is NOT compatible with Java.** Often the best adventures are those traveled in the mind from the comfort of our home homes. If you love Minecraft, the adventure can take on a whole new meaning. In this class, we're going to discuss our adventures and build our own adventures while discussing important literary concepts. Analysis serves to enrich the experience of the story rather than muddle it down with boring details. Once students are able to unlock the deeper meanings in stories, they'll embark on meaningful adventures they never thought possible. Each week we will discuss different genres, authors, themes, and more. Stories will need to be read BEFORE class. The links to the story will be included in the welcome message each week. Concepts covered in this class: - Theme and literary devices - Characteristics of different genres - Background information about various authors - History behind the stories - Using textual evidence to answer questions Week of Nov. 14: Science Fiction "The Minority Report" by Phillip K. Dick Who was the author? Characteristics of the science fiction genre Discuss the story (theme, literary devices, etc...) Building challenge - Re-create the area where there pre-cogs are held. Week of Nov. 21: Feminist Authors "The Revolt of Mother" by Mary E. Wilkes Freeman Who was the author? Characteristics of feminist literature Discuss how the setting affects the story Building challenge - Create the new barn and decorate it Week of Nov. 28: Dystopian literature “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury Who was Ray Bradbury? Characteristics of dystopian literature Discuss the story and make comparisons to life today Building challenge - Create your own dystopian world Week of Dec. 5: Allegory "A Dark Brown Dog" by Stephen Crane Who was Stephen Crane? How does history influence literature? Discuss the story and the history surrounding the story Building challenge - Pick an event in history and re-create it Week of Dec 12: Gothic literature "Dracula's Guest" by Bram Stoker Who was Bram Stoker? Characteristics of gothic literature Discuss the story and how it relates to the novel "Dracula" Building challenge - Build a house that reflects the gothic genre Week of Dec. 19: Authors who jump genres "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl Who was Roald Dahl? Other books written by Roald Dahl Discuss the story and literary devices Building challenge - Re-create the house in the story Week of Dec. 26: Mystery "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe Who was Edgar Allan Poe? Characteristics of the mystery genre Discuss the story Building challenge - Re-create one scene from the story **More stories will be added** British Authors "The Signal-Man" by Charles Dickens Who was the author? How is this story similar/different than his other stories? Discuss theme/literary devices Building challenge - Build the train from the story and recreate one scene SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Students will need to have Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition (PC, Xbox, PS4, iPad, etc...they also need to have a Microsoft account). This class is NOT compatible with Java. They will also need to be able to interact in Zoom and play Minecraft at the same time. SKILL LEVEL: This class requires that students have prior experience playing Minecraft. We will be playing in Creative Mode, so beginner Minecraft players are welcome.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Students will need to have Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition (PC, Xbox, PS4, iPad, etc...they also need to have a Microsoft account). This class is NOT compatible with Java. They will also need to be able to interact in Zoom and play Minecraft at the same time.
Some of the stories may contain violence (death, murder, but not graphic), mild language, and some scary themes (ghosts).
Some of the stories include negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people that are harmful or wrong. We will critically analyze the problematic content of discrimination and prejudice.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
I have a bachelor's degree in writing and journalism. I worked as a journalist for over five years and won several awards during my career. A large portion of my college years was spent studying creative and essay writing. I play Minecraft with my own children on a regular basis. I have also completed multiple professional development classes on anti-bias education including "Indigenous People's History," "Teaching Hard History," and "A Framework for Teaching American Slavery."
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