I was in search of creative activities that can be used in "pushing" students to write in the classroom when I bumped into The Potter Games. Uh-uh, sounds like it's an integration of Harry Potter and the Hunger Games! See for yourself! There's one person who is going to pass out of this surprising treat: my daughter who, accidentally, is a fan of both series.
The Potter Games is an online strategy game that presents a multiplicity of scenarios. At the end of each scenario, the player/s will choose between a couple of options, from which choice another scenario will be presented. It goes on and on. Students, along the way, will be comparing and contrasting, draw conclusions, make inferences and generalizations, think logically, and so much more intelligent moves that they are using, well, in the daily classroom activities.
The game, based on my personal evaluation, is suited for grades 7-12 (may be considered for grades 5-6 depending on the learners' skills) because the demand for vocabulary skills, analogy and logical reasoning is high.
Use this in your class to engage students into writing by making them reflect upon a chosen scenario, validate their decisions and put them into writing, or make them relate a chosen scenario into personal experiences, or to real life setting.
To lead your students to the world of imagination, go to http://thepottergames.com/
