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.
Learning Objectives:
Key Vocabulary:
digital media
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griefing
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online video game
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social interaction
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Key Standards Supported
L.4.4, L.4.5, L.4.6, RF.4.4, RF.4.4a, RI.4.10, RI.4.4, RI.4.7, SL.4.1a, SL.4.1b, SL.4.1d, SL.4.4, SL.4.5, SL.4.6, W.4.10, W.4.4
3a, 3d, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f
I.A.2, III.A.2, V.A.1, V.A.2, V.A.3, I.B.1, I.B.2, I.B.3, II.B.1, II.B.2, III.B.1, III.B.2, IV.B.1, IV.B.2, IV.B.4, V.B.1, V.B.2, I.C.1, I.C.2, I.C.4, II.C.1, II.C.2, V.C.1, V.C.3, VI.C.2, I.D.1, I.D.2, I.D.3, I.D.4, II.D.1, II.D.2, III.D.1, V.D.1, V.D.2, V.D.3, VI.D.1, VI.D.3, II.B.3
1d, 2b, 3d, 4a, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d
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Warm Up: Pair-Share
5 mins.Analyze: Online Gaming Video
20 mins.Apply: Video Game Cover Project
20 mins.Additional Resources
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Lesson last updated: January 2022