Launch
Students will launch the project by comparing short Minecraft explanations, identifying early text structure clues, and trying a brief build-and-record task with the technology coach. They will capture first observations in their investigation notebook, generate questions about what makes an explanation clear, and record a short reflection naming one academic strength and one social skill.
Days 1 - 2
๐ŸŽฎ Minecraft Mystery Tour
Launch 45m
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Biome Build Audio Trial
Project Work 45m
Launch & Question
Students will investigate how text-structure clues shape understanding of a Minecraft biome or structure by studying examples, posing a focused question, forming a hypothesis, and planning a fair method for collecting evidence from observations and writing samples.
Days 3 - 8
๐Ÿงฉ Minecraft Clue Sort
Launch 45m
๐Ÿ“š Mentor Text Clue Hunt
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
โ“ Build Question and Hypothesis
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Evidence Plan for Screenshots
Deliverable 45m
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Two-Peer Method Feedback
Project Work 45m
โœ… Investigation Plan Checkpoint
Assessment 45m
Collect & Verify Evidence
Students will collect traceable evidence from their Minecraft biome or structure work, document how text structure choices shape clarity, and verify whether their notes, screenshots, and drafts are strong enough to support later conclusions and revisions.
Days 9 - 13
๐Ÿงญ Evidence Log and Screenshot Codes
Knowledge/Skill Building 35m
๐Ÿงฑ Build and Capture Biome Evidence
Project Work 45m
โœ๏ธ Structured Draft Paragraphs
Deliverable 45m
๐Ÿ” Peer Check on Draft and Evidence
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
โœ… Midpoint Evidence Quality Gate
Assessment 45m
Analyze & Present Findings
Students will analyze their collected Minecraft evidence, turn patterns into clear claims, revise their explanations through peer and expert feedback, and prepare a polished recorded tour and conclusion that explain how text structure helps an audience understand a biome or build.
Days 14 - 18
๐Ÿ“Š Screenshot Pattern Charts
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
๐Ÿง  Claim and Limitation Frames
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Tour Script Revision Round
Deliverable 45m
๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Tech Coach Recording Clinic
Community Experience 45m
๐Ÿงพ Findings Board Checkpoint
Assessment 45m
Showcase
Students will present their completed Minecraft biome or structure explanations to an authentic audience, use clear text-structure language during a recorded tour, gather audience feedback, and complete a final digital reflection naming academic and social growth from the project.
Days 19 - 20
๐ŸŽค Minecraft Build Showcase Tour
Assessment 45m
๐Ÿ““ Digital Journal Growth Reflection
Deliverable 45m