Play & Learn - Instruction Manual

Lesson Objectives 

LO1 - To appreciate the reason for having an instruction booklet
LO2 - To develop an electronic instruction booklet for your game

Outcomes

Red - You will have understood the purpose and style of an instruction booklet
Amber -You will have designed a paper copy of your instruction booklet 
Green - You will have begun to create  your booklet

Starter

RED TASK

• In pairs create a mind map that includes:
• What is the purpose of an instruction booklet?
• Why do you need one as well as in game instructions?
• What information should be in an instruction booklet?
• How should you present it?

Main

AMBER TASK

• Take 2 pieces of A4 and fold them in half to make an eight page booklet
• You will need to have at least the following pages:
1. Front Cover
2. Contents Page
3. Control/Instructions
4. Objectives 
5. Characters / Features
6. Levels
7. Copyright Notice

GREEN TASK

• Using suitable software (Microsoft Publisher / Adobe InDesign) start creating your instruction booklet on the computer

Plenary

• Share your booklet with a partner 
• Is your partner's booklet suitable for their game and target audience?