Minecraft Education Edition: Language Arts
What's going down, my Master Miners…
It is that time of year! (Where did the Summer go...) As many of us may be about to start a fresh, new year of school (some of us may have already started), not to mention the fact that many of us will be required to participate in some form of "distance learning" educational structure because of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, I thought it would be appropriate and helpful to begin spotlighting some of what Minecraft has to offer with the Minecraft Education Edition. There are many amazing lessons and resources geared for those participating in "distance learning" and homeschool educational structures available that many may not be aware exists. Some of these resources can be found on the Minecraft Marketplace and elsewhere. However, I would also like to point out that anyone would benefit from these resources, not just those who may use them in conjunction with their standard educational lessons.
Please let me know in the comments below what you think about this subject in the comments below and if you have ever experienced using Minecraft Education Edition at school or at home.
To help you get started teaching with Minecraft, we’ve compiled some key resources – including sample lessons, starter worlds, training videos, and connections to other Minecraft educators to make the implementation of Minecraft in your classroom as smooth as possible.
Try These First!
Minecraft can help you bring your Language Arts curriculum alive. Try these beginner lessons and worlds to engage your students' creativity, collaboration, and communication skills.
Explore new ways to teach with Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Instructional writing challenge using Minecraft.
Explore a sunken ship and write your story.
Recreate your favorite fairy tale in Minecraft
Evaluating the setting within published text.
Making a Human Timeline to Bring History to life!
Featured Resources
This collection of lessons and worlds is presented to help demonstrate the diverse ways Minecraft can be used to create meaningful and engaging educational experiences in your classroom. Use these activites and worlds as they are or as a starting point to adapt to your students' needs.
Explore Treasure Island through Minecraft.
Science Fiction Writing Prompt (Fantasy)
The Imaginormous winner's story comes to life
HATCHET NOVEL SURVIVAL PROJECT
Survival game based on the novel by Gary Paulsen
Explore Treasure Island through Minecraft.
Explore Treasure Island through Minecraft.
Spark creative storytelling on an island paradise
First official Minecraft novel world and lesson!
Explore hundreds of lessons created by educators around the world,
for students of all ages.
Teaching With Minecraft
To help you use Minecraft effectively in your classroom, we have included a variety of special features to make lesson creation and assessment easier. The trainings below will introduce you to these features and help get you started teaching.
LEARN TO PLAY: USING THE BOOK & QUILL
Learn to Play: Using the Book & Quill
LEARN TO PLAY: PROGRAMMING NPCS
Learn to Play: Programming NPCs
LEARN TO PLAY: USING CHALKBOARDS
Learn to Play: Using Chalkboards
Teachers To Connect With
There is a strong community of teachers and experts who are passionate about the power of game-based learning, and experienced in using Minecraft in the classroom. From the basics of installation to the finer points of creating compelling learning activities, these educators can help you at any point along the way.
Ben Spieldenner teaches English and is an Educational Technologis...
2018 Minecraft Education Edition Global Mentor. I teach at Villan...
I am an experienced Australian Educator who specialises in ICT, B...
Simon Baddeley is a Secondary phase English teacher with over 15 ...
I live in Huntersville, NC a suburb of Charlotte, NC. I have been...
Source: https://education.minecraft.net/class-resources/language-arts-subject-kit/
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