Title: “Reading Adventure Quest”

Objective: The objective of this activity is to help third graders practice reading comprehension skills while engaging in an exciting virtual adventure.

Instructions: 1. Launch the “Reading Adventure Quest” activity on the computer. 2. The activity begins with an animated introduction, setting the stage for an adventurous journey. 3. The screen displays a map with multiple destinations, each representing a different reading comprehension skill. 4. The student selects a destination by clicking on it. 5. Once a destination is chosen, a reading passage related to the selected skill appears on the screen. 6. The student reads the passage carefully and clicks on the “Next” button to proceed. 7. After reading the passage, a set of multiple-choice questions related to the passage appears. 8. The student selects the correct answer by clicking on the corresponding option. 9. If the answer is correct, the student earns points and proceeds to the next question. 10. If the answer is incorrect, a gentle prompt appears, providing a hint or explanation to guide the student towards the correct answer. 11. The student can attempt the question again or move on to the next question. 12. After completing all the questions, the student receives a score based on their performance. 13. The student can choose to replay the same destination or select a different destination to explore another reading comprehension skill. 14. The activity continues until the student decides to exit or complete all the available destinations.

Reading Comprehension Skills Covered: 1. Main Idea and Supporting Details 2. Inference and Drawing Conclusions 3. Vocabulary and Context Clues 4. Sequencing and Chronological Order 5. Cause and Effect Relationships 6. Making Predictions 7. Fact vs. Opinion 8. Summarizing

Benefits: 1. Engaging and interactive format keeps students motivated and interested. 2. Provides immediate feedback to reinforce correct answers and offer guidance for incorrect answers. 3. Covers a wide range of reading comprehension skills, helping students practice and strengthen their abilities. 4. Encourages independent learning and critical thinking. 5. Enhances computer literacy skills while focusing on reading comprehension.

Note: It is essential to monitor students’ progress and provide additional support or guidance as needed during the activity.