Minecraft: A Guide to Building by Josh Gregory 
Gregory, Josh, Anna.Minecraft: A Guide to Building . Michigan:Cherry Lake Publishing, 2017.
Lexile Level: 740
Grades: 5-7
Summary: This is a guide to the world of Minecraft. It encourages creativity and problem solving skills to build entire worlds from scratch. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to know about creating worlds, dealing with animals, and how to utilize valuable resources. Readers will also learn about the construction in Minecraft, including which materials to use in different situations and how to choose building locations.
Learning activity for the book:
Students in 6th grade will read Minecraft, they will then design their own adventure level just like in the book. They will need to include 4 or more of the following terms in their design:
Students will then create a written How-To Guide (expository writing) along with a virtual tour (of an IMovie on the Ipads) to explain the steps taken to design a level in Minecraft. They will present their new levels to other peers and will be assess through a presentation rubric.
Learning Goal: Students will read Mindcraft and create a How-To Guide written essay, along with a virtual tour to explain the steps taken to design a level in Minecraft.
Objectives
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Assessments
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Students will use terminology (using 4 or more key terms) from reading Minecraft to write a How-To essay on creating a new level (Cognitive).
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Student completed How-To essays
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Students will design a virtual tour IMovie as a visual to go along with their How-To writing (Psychomotor)
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Student Presentations (Imovie and writing)
Rubric
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Learning Standards:
CC Standards: Informational Text :Integration of Knowledge and Ideas:
Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
Information Fluency Continuum:
6.4 Presents conclusions and supporting facts in a variety of ways.
American Association School Library:
3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively.
2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understandings.
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