Hero, Villain, or Both? Exploring Audience Through ‘Minecraft’ by Tamla Young

 In Elementary, Essential Frameworks, Lessons and Ideas, media literacy, Professional Development

This creative Grades 1–3 lesson from AQ grad Tamla Young uses Minecraft characters, drama and discussion to explore how audiences interpret media differently. Students consider multiple perspectives while developing critical thinking, empathy and an understanding that audiences negotiate meaning.

Tamla is a teacher with Toronto District School Board, and a children’s author.

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