Description
Design Your Own Video Game Project-Based Learning (PBL): Take creativity and writing to the next level with this engaging Design Your Own Video Game PBL Project! Students become game designers as they plan, design, and promote their very own video game while building strong persuasive writing and critical thinking skills.
Students will love bringing their ideas to life as they create characters, design game levels, and develop exciting features that make their video game unique. The ultimate goal is to persuade others to play their game, making this a highly motivating and meaningful project.
INCLUDED:
- Please download the preview to see everything included in detail.
- Print and digital formats included
- Clickable Table of Contents
- Student checklist pages to guide progress
Student Goal: Students will design their own video game and persuade others to play it by creating an advertisement flipbook and completing a persuasive writing activity.
Planning & Design Pages
- Video game name and appearance
- Supported consoles and devices
- Key information (cost, characters, features)
- Video game facts and fun facts
- Game cover design
- Home screen design
- Setting and environment design
- Merchandise catalog
- Easiest and hardest levels
- Special features and game elements
Writing Activities
- Informational writing: All About My Video Game
- Narrative/creative writing opportunities
- News article writing
- Persuasive advertisement
- Persuasive writing planner and final writing page
Final Project & Display
- Advertisement flipbook
- All About My Video Game Teach-Go Pennant
- Final publishing pages for display
PERFECT FOR:
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Writing Centers
- End of Year Activities
- Early Finishers
- Gifted & Talented Extensions
- Collaborative Projects
- Sub Plans or Independent Work
SKILLS COVERED:
- Persuasive Writing
- Informational Writing
- Creative and Narrative Writing
- Planning and Organization
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Creativity and Design Thinking
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Samantha Burch –
Such a time saver and perfect addition to my unit!
Lilies and Laughter –
Thank you for creating this. This has been a great help to me.
Sarah Stevens –
I loved this! It was so engaging for the boys I tutor, and they had a great time creating their own video game!
Kaitlyn H. –
Kids had a great time getting to design their own video game. I made sure they kept it related to grammar, but they still were able to get creative and have fun!
Adventures in Upper Grade –
My students and I loved this resource. It was a great addition to our program.
Creations by N –
All of your project based packets are well thought out and engaging for the students.
Natalie W. –
This product was so engaging for my students. Video games are so popular with kids and this help them tap into their imagination to create their own.
Laura P. –
I have been looking for a resource like this for YEARS to use as a template for a culminating project my students complete at the end of a novel unit. This was a great resource to use! Thank you so much for developing and sharing this!
Shelby K. –
This is a great resource! I used in my 5th grade classroom. Thank you!!
Shannon N. –
My special education middle school ELA students really liked this one – even those that aren’t “gamers”. This resource has a TON of activities! Very comprehensive!!
Ivy M. –
Great end of year activity. Very detailed and kept students engaged. We did this in partners and it really encouraged cooperative learning.
Catherine G. –
My learners were completely hooked by this resource. Thank you for creating it!
Amber B. –
This was a good project based learning project for one of my students to work on independently.
Becca K. –
After a heavy year, this is an activity that all the boys and girls loved!!
Suzanne E. –
My students this activity! Very engaging! Thank you!
Gabriella A. –
Great product! This resource is versatile, well-designed, and user-friendly. It works great in my classroom!
K C. –
I had my students complete this when I was away for a week. I introduced the project, and then allowed them to get creative while I was gone and importantly they were able to complete it in partners and independently. I would absolutely do this project again!
Jessica A. –
This resource was super valuable in my classroom! My students were engaged and it was very easy to implement. I love that it worked well for different types of learners. I will definitely be using this again in future years. Thank you for creating such a helpful resource!
Every Child Every Chance Every Day –
Very detailed and engaging. Includes so many pieces. My grade 3s are excited.
Karley Y. –
This was an engaging resource to use for after state testing!