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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– 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.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
The big game is called Fortnite.
Another game where you can build things with blocks is Minecraft.
Yes, you can play the new part of Fortnite for free.
In the new Lego part of Fortnite, you can build walls, grow plants, and cut trees.
The game makers are putting in special rules for parents to make the game safe for little kids.
Yes, the new Lego part of Fortnite is okay for kids older than 10.
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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A big game called Fortnite is working with to make a new part of the game. It's like another game called Minecraft where you can build with blocks. You can play this new part for free on different things like computers and game consoles. They made this to help people 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 , grow plants, and cut trees just like in . Fortnite has done fun things before, like having music shows inside the game. Now, they are 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 for parents to make the game safe for little kids. The new Lego part of Fortnite is for kids older than 10. They hope that by adding Lego to Fortnite, more people will want to play.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
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?
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