Let’s Play! The World of Video Games
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about video games.
- Talk about different types of video games and how to play them.
- Read about the history of video games.
- Listen to a game developer talk about the future of gaming.
- Write a review about your favorite video game.
Key Words:
- Video game: A game you play on a screen, like a TV or computer.
- Console: A machine that plays video games. (Examples: Playstation, Xbox)
- PC: A personal computer that can also be used to play video games.
- Genre: A type of game. (Examples: action, adventure, puzzle)
Game Genre Vocabulary:
- RPG (Role-Playing Game): A game where you control a character and go on adventures.
- Shooter: A game where you use guns or other weapons to fight.
- Puzzle: A game where you have to solve problems or challenges.
- Strategy: A game where you have to plan and think carefully to win.
Let’s Talk About It!
- What are your favorite video games?
- What kind of games do you like to play? (RPGs, shooters, puzzles, strategy, or other?)
- Do you play on a console or a PC? Why?
Let’s Read!
Video games have changed a lot! The first video games were very simple, with blocky pictures and only a few colors. Now, they look almost like real life! Some games even let you play with other people online.
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short clip of a game developer talking about new things coming to video games like virtual reality.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a game designer. The other is a gamer. The gamer asks questions about a new game the designer is making.
Example:
- Gamer: “What kind of game is it?”
- Designer: “It’s an action-adventure game where you explore a jungle and solve puzzles.”
- Gamer: “That sounds cool! Will there be multiplayer?”
Homework:
Write a short review of your favorite video game. What’s the name of the game? What do you like about it? Would you recommend it to others?
Extra Fun:
Draw a picture of your favorite video game character.
