A big game called Fortnite is working with Lego to make a new part of the game. It’s like another game called Minecraft where you can build things with blocks. You can play this new part for free on different things like computers and game consoles. They made this to help people remember the fun parts of Fortnite and to make many different people happy, from little kids to grown-ups.

In this new game, everything looks like it is made of Lego. You can build walls, grow plants, and cut trees just like in Minecraft. Fortnite has done fun things before, like having music shows inside the game. Now, they are working with Lego to get more people to play.

Fortnite is usually for kids older than 12, but Lego games are for little kids. To help with this, the game makers put in special rules for parents to make the game safe for little kids. The new Lego part of Fortnite is okay for kids older than 10. They hope that by adding Lego to Fortnite, more people will want to play.

Original news source: Lego Fortnite: Gaming giant launches Minecraft rival (BBC)

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a set of cards with words related to the article (e.g., Fortnite, Lego, Minecraft, build, game console). One person from each group will pick a card and act out the word without speaking, while the others in the group try to guess the word. The group that guesses the most words correctly wins.

– Word Association
Instructions: Write the word “Fortnite” on the board. Have the students take turns saying a word that they associate with Fortnite (e.g., game, fun, kids). Write each word on the board and encourage the students to explain why they made the association.

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a set of vocabulary words related to the article (e.g., Fortnite, Lego, Minecraft, build, game console). One person from each pair will pick a word and draw a picture to represent it, while the other person tries to guess the word. The pair that guesses the most words correctly wins.

– Speed Summarizing
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a copy of the article. Set a timer for 2 minutes. One person from each pair will read the article silently and summarize it to their partner within the given time. After 2 minutes, have the pairs switch roles. Encourage the students to use their own words and emphasize key points from the article.

– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Have the students think silently about their opinion on the collaboration between Fortnite and Lego. Then, pair them up and ask them to share their thoughts with their partner. After a few minutes, ask some pairs to share their opinions with the whole class. Encourage the students to provide reasons for their opinions and engage in a discussion.

Comprehension Questions:

1. What is the big game called that is working with Lego?
2. What is another game where you can build things with blocks?
3. Can you play the new part of Fortnite for free?
4. What are some things you can do in the new Lego part of Fortnite?
5. What are the game makers doing to make the game safe for little kids?
6. Is the new Lego part of Fortnite okay for kids older than 10?
7. Why are they adding Lego to Fortnite?
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

A big game called Fortnite is working with (1)______ to make a new part of the game. It’s like another game called Minecraft where you can build (2)______ with blocks. You can play this new part for free on different things like computers and game consoles. They made this to help people (3)______ the fun parts of Fortnite and to make many different people happy, from little kids to grown-ups.

In this new game, everything looks like it is made of Lego. You can build (4)______, grow plants, and cut trees just like in (5)______. Fortnite has done fun things before, like having music shows inside the game. Now, they are (6)______ with Lego to get more people to play.

Fortnite is usually for kids older than 12, but Lego games are for little kids. To help with this, the game makers put in special (7)______ for parents to make the game safe for little kids. The new Lego part of Fortnite is (8)______ for kids older than 10. They hope that by adding Lego to Fortnite, more people will want to play.
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Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is Fortnite?
2. Have you ever played Minecraft? What do you like about it?
3. How would you feel if you could build things with blocks in a game?
4. Do you like playing games on computers or game consoles? Why or why not?
5. What do you think is fun about music shows inside a game?
6. Do you like Lego? Why or why not?
7. How do you think Lego can make Fortnite more fun?
8. Do you think it’s important for games to be safe for little kids? Why or why not?
9. Why do you think the game makers made special rules for parents?
10. Do you think more people will want to play Fortnite now that it has Lego? Why or why not?
11. How old do you think you should be to play Fortnite? Why?
12. What other things do you think would make Fortnite even more fun?

Individual Activities

Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. game
2. Lego
3. Minecraft
4. build
5. blocks
6. walls
7. plants
8. trees
9. music
10. safe

Meanings:
(A) Not dangerous or scary
(B) Tall things with leaves that grow outside
(C) A special kind of toy that you can use to make things
(D) Living things that grow in the ground, like flowers
(E) Something you play on a computer or game console
(F) Sounds that you can dance and sing to
(G) Another game where you can make things with blocks
(H) Making something by putting pieces together
(I) Square things that you can use to build with
(J) Things you put up to make a room or a house
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Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What game is Fortnite working with to make a new part of the game?
(a) Lego
(b) Minecraft
(c) Computers
(d) Game consoles

2. What can you do in the new Lego part of Fortnite?
(a) Play music shows
(b) Build walls, grow plants, and cut trees
(c) Remember the fun parts of Fortnite
(d) Make many different people happy

3. Who is the new Lego part of Fortnite for?
(a) Kids older than 12
(b) Grown-ups
(c) Kids older than 10
(d) Little kids

4. Why did Fortnite make the new Lego part of the game?
(a) To make many different people happy
(b) To work with Lego
(c) To play music shows
(d) To help people remember the fun parts of Fortnite

5. Where can you play the new Lego part of Fortnite?
(a) Lego stores
(b) Parks and playgrounds
(c) Computers and game consoles
(d) Schools and libraries

6. What does everything look like in the new Lego part of Fortnite?
(a) Made of Lego
(b) Made of blocks
(c) Made of wood
(d) Made of metal

7. What age is the new Lego part of Fortnite safe for?
(a) Kids older than 12
(b) Grown-ups
(c) Little kids
(d) Kids older than 10

8. What do Fortnite and Lego hope will happen by adding Lego to the game?
(a) More people will remember the fun parts of Fortnite
(b) More people will want to play
(c) More people will be happy
(d) More people will build things with blocks

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True or False Questions:

1. The new part of Fortnite is made to help people remember the fun parts of Fortnite and make many different people happy.
2. The new part of Fortnite is not like another game called Minecraft where you can build things with blocks.
3. You cannot build walls, grow plants, and cut trees in the new part of Fortnite, just like in Minecraft.
4. You can play the new part of Fortnite for free on computers and game consoles.
5. Fortnite is a small game that is working with Lego to make a new part of the game.
6. Nothing in the new part of Fortnite looks like it is made of Lego.
7. The new Lego part of Fortnite is safe for kids older than 10.
8. Fortnite has done fun things before, like having music shows inside the game.
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Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What is Fortnite working with Lego to make?
2. What is another game that is like Fortnite?
3. Can you play the new Lego part of Fortnite for free?
4. What are some things you can do in the new Lego part of Fortnite?
5. Who is the new Lego part of Fortnite for?

Answers

Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What is the big game called that is working with Lego?
The big game is called Fortnite.

2. What is another game where you can build things with blocks?
Another game where you can build things with blocks is Minecraft.

3. Can you play the new part of Fortnite for free?
Yes, you can play the new part of Fortnite for free.

4. What are some things you can do in the new Lego part of Fortnite?
In the new Lego part of Fortnite, you can build walls, grow plants, and cut trees.

5. What are the game makers doing to make the game safe for little kids?
The game makers are putting in special rules for parents to make the game safe for little kids.

6. Is the new Lego part of Fortnite okay for kids older than 10?
Yes, the new Lego part of Fortnite is okay for kids older than 10.

7. Why are they adding Lego to Fortnite?
They are adding Lego to Fortnite to help people remember the fun parts of Fortnite and to make many different people happy.
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) Lego
(2) things
(3) remember
(4) walls
(5) Minecraft
(6) working
(7) rules
(8) okay
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Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. game
Answer: (E) Something you play on a computer or game console

2. Lego
Answer: (C) A special kind of toy that you can use to make things

3. Minecraft
Answer: (G) Another game where you can make things with blocks

4. build
Answer: (H) Making something by putting pieces together

5. blocks
Answer: (I) Square things that you can use to build with

6. walls
Answer: (J) Things you put up to make a room or a house

7. plants
Answer: (D) Living things that grow in the ground, like flowers

8. trees
Answer: (B) Tall things with leaves that grow outside

9. music
Answer: (F) Sounds that you can dance and sing to

10. safe
Answer: (A) Not dangerous or scary
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Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What game is Fortnite working with to make a new part of the game?
Answer: (a) Lego

2. What can you do in the new Lego part of Fortnite?
Answer: (b) Build walls, grow plants, and cut trees

3. Who is the new Lego part of Fortnite for?
Answer: (c) Kids older than 10

4. Why did Fortnite make the new Lego part of the game?
Answer: (d) To help people remember the fun parts of Fortnite

5. Where can you play the new Lego part of Fortnite?
Answer: (c) Computers and game consoles

6. What does everything look like in the new Lego part of Fortnite?
Answer: (a) Made of Lego

7. What age is the new Lego part of Fortnite safe for?
Answer: (d) Kids older than 10

8. What do Fortnite and Lego hope will happen by adding Lego to the game?
Answer: (b) More people will want to play
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True or False Answers:

1. The new part of Fortnite is made to help people remember the fun parts of Fortnite and make many different people happy. (Answer: True)
2. The new part of Fortnite is not like another game called Minecraft where you can build things with blocks. (Answer: False)
3. You cannot build walls, grow plants, and cut trees in the new part of Fortnite, just like in Minecraft. (Answer: False)
4. You can play the new part of Fortnite for free on computers and game consoles. (Answer: True)
5. Fortnite is a small game that is working with Lego to make a new part of the game. (Answer: False)
6. Nothing in the new part of Fortnite looks like it is made of Lego. (Answer: False)
7. The new Lego part of Fortnite is safe for kids older than 10. (Answer: True)
8. Fortnite has done fun things before, like having music shows inside the game. (Answer: True)
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