Lesson 6

Overview Lesson Objective

Learn about strategy, mood and tone

Differentiated Learning Outcomes

ALL students WILL be able to describe the terms Strategy, Mood & Tone when talking about computer games design

MOST students WILL be able to explain why thinking about the above features when making a computer game adds extra depth and complexity

SOME students will be able to apply this knowledge to successfully enhance the strategy, mood & tone of their Kodu games

Starter

Write Learning Objective onto Self-Assessment page of workbooks.

Activity

For a detailed step by step teacher guide on how to deliver this lesson, supported with Kodu screenshots and classroom activities please refer to the “Archway Kodu Structured Workshop (Teacher Guide).docx”.

Plenary

Students assess their achievement this lesson by drawing or or on the Self-Assessment page of their workbooks. They also discuss, in pairs (turning to partner) their level of success this lesson, making sure to use key terms from the lesson in their discussion (Literacy Link).

Resources

Lesson6.pptx

Self Assessment Sheet.doc

Archway Kodu Structured Workshop (Teacher Guide).docx

Student Sheet Activity 6 - Strategy, Mood and Tone.docx

Module 9.1 - Kodu Games Lab Workshop

Lesson 5

Overview Lesson Objective

Learn how to start making unique stories and characters

Differentiated Learning Outcomes

ALL students WILL describe the terms, Protagonist (Main Character), Antagonist (Opposing Character) and plot

MOST students WILL be able to explain why thinking carefully about the above features when making a computer game adds extra depth and complexity

SOME students WILL be able to apply this knowledge to successfully add a plot / story to their Kodu games

Starter

Write Learning Objective onto Self-Assessment page of workbooks.

Activity

For a detailed step by step teacher guide on how to deliver this lesson, supported with Kodu screenshots and classroom activities please refer to the “Archway Kodu Structured Workshop (Teacher Guide).docx”.

Plenary

Students assess their achievement this lesson by drawing or or on the Self-Assessment page of their workbooks. They also discuss, in pairs (turning to partner) their level of success this lesson, making sure to use key terms from the lesson in their discussion (Literacy Link).

Hand out Homework 3.doc to students and explain it is due for handing in next week.

Resources

Lesson5.pptx

Self Assessment Sheet.doc

Archway Kodu Structured Workshop (Teacher Guide).docx
Lesson 5 - Melvin the Turtle.kodu

Lesson 5 - Melvin the Turtle V2.kodu

Student Sheet Activity 5 - Characters and Plot.docx

Archway ICT Department

Y9 Scheme of Work

Archway ICT Department - KS3 Strategy Module 9.1

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