🟩🟫 MINECRAFT YEAR 7 WORKSHEET 🟫🟩
Please write your answers in your exercise book
🎮 Scenario
You have spawned in a new Minecraft world. Night is coming, and dangerous mobs may appear. Your mission: survive until sunrise.
📖 Part A – Reading
Passage: The First Night
As the sun set, Jamie looked around their new world. The forest was dense, and the shadows stretched long across the grassy plains. Jamie’s hands shook as they held a wooden sword. They had built a small shelter but knew that night brought danger — zombies, spiders, and skeletons could appear at any time.
Suddenly, a zombie moaned nearby. Jamie ran to the shelter, placing wooden planks quickly to strengthen the door. They peeked through a window, heart pounding, and saw a skeleton aiming an arrow from behind a tree. Taking a deep breath, Jamie grabbed a torch and threw it toward the skeleton, startling it. By the time the sun rose, Jamie had survived their first night, exhausted but proud.
1. What time of day is described?
2. What weapon does Jamie have?
3. Name two dangers Jamie faces.
4. What does moaned most likely mean? a) Laughed loudly b) Made a low, sad sound c) Jumped suddenly d) Whispered quietly
5. Why did Jamie throw a torch at the skeleton?
6. How do you think Jamie felt while building the shelter? Use evidence from the text.
7. What lesson can we learn from Jamie’s first night?
✏ Part B – Writing (35 min)
Step 1 – Plan your paragraph
Choose a mob: Zombie / Skeleton / Spider / Creeper
1. What is the mob or challenge?
2. How will you survive?
3. Where are you and what does it look like?
4. How do you feel?
Step 2 – Write Your Paragraph
Write a 5–7 sentence paragraph describing your encounter.
You MUST:
Include one simile or metaphor
Include at least one complex sentence
Include at least two strong action verbs
Show how your character reacts to survive
Step 3 – Vocabulary Upgrade
Replace the weak words below with stronger or Minecraft-themed words:
Weak Word Better Word
big ____________
ran ____________
hit ____________
scary ____________
loud ____________
Step 4 – Bonus Challenge (Optional)
Write one cliff hanger sentence that makes the reader want to read more:
✅ Teacher Answer Key – Year 7 (Combined)
Reading Answers:
1. Sunset / night
2. Wooden sword
3. Zombies, spiders, skeletons
4. b) Made a low, sad sound
5. To distract or scare the skeleton
6. Nervous / anxious (evidence: “hands shook”, “heart pounding”)
7. Planning, staying calm, and quick thinking help you survive
Writing – Success Criteria:
Paragraph is structured and coherent
Simile/metaphor included
At least one complex sentence
At least two strong verbs
Shows problem-solving or strategy
Rubric:
4 – Strong: Engaging, descriptive, varied sentences, simile/metaphor
3 – Developing: Mostly clear, some description, some sentence variety
2 – Emerging: Basic paragraph, simple sentences, limited detail
1 – Beginning: Minimal effort, short/incomplete paragraph
🟩🟫 MINECRAFT YEAR 8 WORKSHEET 🟫🟩
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🎮 Scenario
You have spawned in a dangerous Minecraft world. Night is falling, lava and mobs are nearby. Survive the Nether!
📖 Part A – Reading
Passage: Nightfall in the Nether
As the last rays of the square sun disappeared behind the obsidian cliffs, Alex tightened the straps on his diamond armour. The Nether was never easy — lava rivers cut across the scorched landscape, and hostile mobs appeared without warning. He had built a small fortress earlier in the day, but the growing darkness made every shadow a potential threat.
A ghast shrieked in the distance, and Alex ducked behind a pillar. He could see its white, floating form hovering above the lava. Heart pounding, he nocked an arrow and aimed carefully. He remembered the lessons from earlier — patience and timing were everything. One wrong move, and the fortress would be gone, and he would respawn back at the overworld, losing precious supplies.
Suddenly, the ground shook. A horde of zombified piglins had noticed him, and their guttural growls echoed around the fortress walls. Alex knew he needed a plan — he couldn’t defeat them all head-on. He sprinted to a side tunnel, quietly placing blocks to create a temporary barricade, then used a potion to invisibly slip past the mob. By the time he emerged on the other side, the ghast had vanished, and the night in the Nether was, for now, survived.
1. What time of day is described?
2. What does Alex wear for protection?
3. Name two dangers mentioned in the Nether.
4. What does the word horde mean? a) Single creature b) Large group c) Weapon d) Place to hide
5. What does nocked mean?
6. Why did Alex use a potion?
7. How did Alex feel when the ground shook? Use evidence from the text.
8. Why did Alex place blocks to create a barricade?
9. What is the main theme or message?
10. If you were Alex, what strategy would you use to survive? Explain 2–3 sentences.
✏ Part B – Writing (35 min)
Step 1 – Plan Your Paragraph
Choose your mob: Creeper / Skeleton / Spider / Enderman
1. What is the mob or challenge?
2. How will you survive?
3. Where are you and what does it look like?
4. How do you feel?
Step 2 – Write Your Survival Paragraph
Write a 6–8 sentence paragraph describing your encounter.
Include one simile or metaphor
Include at least two complex sentences
Include at least three strong action verbs
Show strategic thinking
Step 3 – Vocabulary Upgrade
Weak Word Better Word
big ____________
went ____________
hit ____________
scary ____________
loud ____________
Step 4 – Bonus Challenge (Optional) Write a cliff hanger sentence:
✅ Teacher Answer Key – Year 8 (Combined)
Reading – Literal
1. Nightfall / sun behind cliffs
2. Diamond armour
3. Lava rivers, hostile mobs (or ghast, piglins, darkness)
Vocabulary
4. b) Large group
5. Placed an arrow on the bow ready to shoot
Inference
6. To sneak past mobs invisibly
7. Likely scared/anxious (evidence: “Heart pounding”, “guttural growls”)
8. To block/slow mobs while escaping
Author’s Purpose
9. Theme: Survival depends on planning, patience, and strategy
10. Accept logical survival strategies
Writing Rubric
Level Description
4 – Strong Well-structured, descriptive, engaging, simile/metaphor, strong verbs, complex sentences
3 – Developing Mostly clear, some description, some sentence variety
2 – Emerging Basic paragraph, mostly simple sentences, limited detail
1 – Beginning Minimal effort, short/incomplete paragraph, little descriptive language
🟩🟫 MINECRAFT YEAR 9 – COMBINED WORKSHEET 🟫🟩
Please write in your exercise book
Time: 60–65 minutes
🎮 Scenario
You are exploring the Nether in Minecraft. Lava rivers, hostile mobs, and collapsing structures make survival a challenge. Your goal: navigate the Nether safely and complete your mission without losing valuable resources.
📖 Part A – Reading (25 min)
Passage: A Dangerous Night in the Nether
The Nether glowed red as the lava flowed in rivers like molten glass. Jamie adjusted their diamond armour, feeling the weight of responsibility. A fortress they had built earlier provided some safety, but they knew the darkness brought dangers that could appear at any moment.
A ghast appeared in the distance, its shrill wail echoing across the fiery landscape. Jamie crouched behind a pillar and nocked an arrow, taking careful aim. Heart racing, they remembered that timing and patience were key. A sudden tremor in the ground revealed a horde of zombified piglins moving toward the fortress.
Jamie ran along a narrow ledge, placing blocks to block the piglins’ path. They used a potion of invisibility to sneak past the group, all the while keeping an eye on the ghast hovering above the lava. By the time Jamie reached a safer location, the ghast had disappeared, and the night was survived — but only just. The lesson was clear: in the Nether, planning, strategy, and quick thinking were the keys to survival.
Questions
1. What is the setting of the passage? Describe it in two sentences.
2. List three dangers Jamie faces.
3. How does Jamie deal with the ghast?
4. What does the word nocked mean in this passage?
5. How does the author show tension and danger in the passage? Give two examples.
6. Why did Jamie use the potion of invisibility?
7. What lesson or theme does the author convey about survival in the Nether?
8. Evaluate Jamie’s strategy. Was it effective? Explain using evidence from the text.
✏ Part B – Writing
Scenario
You are in a dangerous area in Minecraft (Nether, End, or deep cave). You encounter hostile mobs and environmental hazards.
Step 1 – Plan Your Paragraph
1. What is the challenge or threat?
2. How will you survive or overcome it?
3. Where are you and what does it look like?
4. How do you feel?
Step 2 – Write Your Extended Paragraph
Write a 7–10 sentence paragraph describing the encounter and how you dealt with it.
You MUST:
Include two similes or metaphors
Include at least two complex sentences
Include three or more strong action verbs
Show critical thinking, strategy, and problem-solving
Use descriptive language to make the scene vivid
Write in your exercise book
Step 3 – Vocabulary Upgrade
Replace weak words with stronger, Minecraft-themed words:
Weak Word Better Word
big ____________
went ____________
hit ____________
scary ____________
ran ____________
Step 4 – Bonus Challenge (Optional)
Write a sentence that creates suspense or danger, making the reader want to continue:
✅ Teacher Answer Key – Year 9 Minecraft
Reading – Literal/Comprehension
1. The Nether: lava rivers, obsidian cliffs, red-glowing landscape.
2. Ghast, zombified piglins, collapsing structures / lava / darkness
3. Jamie crouches, takes aim with an arrow, waits for timing
4. Nocked = placed an arrow on the bow ready to shoot
5. Examples of tension: “shrill wail echoing across the fiery landscape”, “heart racing”, “horde of zombified piglins”
6. To sneak past mobs unseen
7. Theme: Planning, strategy, and quick thinking are essential for survival
8. Effective – Jamie avoided direct combat, used environment and potions, survived (evidence: “By the time Jamie reached a safer location…night was survived”)
Writing – Success Criteria
Structured, coherent paragraph
Two similes/metaphors included
At least two complex sentences
Three or more strong verbs
Shows problem-solving, strategic thinking, and descriptive writing
🟩🟫 MINECRAFT YEAR 10 – COMBINED WORKSHEET 🟫🟩
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Time: 60–70 minutes
🎮 Scenario
You are exploring the End dimension in Minecraft. Dangerous mobs, limited resources, and environmental hazards challenge your survival skills. Your goal: defeat the Ender Dragon or complete a difficult mission while avoiding defeat.
📖 Part A – Reading
Passage: Confronting the Ender Dragon
The obsidian pillars loomed against the dark void as Alex carefully surveyed the End. The Ender Dragon circled above, releasing bursts of fiery energy toward the platform. Alex checked their enchanted diamond armour and inventory, ensuring potions, arrows, and blocks were ready. Every move had to be precise — one misstep could send them plummeting into the void.
Suddenly, an Enderman appeared behind Alex, its glowing eyes fixed on them. Alex held their breath, remaining still, knowing that sudden movements could provoke it. They then launched arrows at the Ender Dragon while dodging its attacks and coordinating with their teammates. Using blocks to gain higher ground and potions to heal, Alex managed to destroy the last crystal, weakening the dragon. After a tense battle, the dragon fell, and Alex and their team celebrated. The mission had been a success, a testament to preparation, strategy, and calm under pressure.
Questions
1. Where is Alex in the passage? Describe the setting.
2. List four dangers Alex encounters.
3. How does Alex deal with the Enderman?
4. What does loomed mean in this passage?
5. Give two examples of how the author shows tension during the battle.
6. Why is preparation important in Alex’s mission?
7. What is the main theme of this passage?
8. Evaluate Alex’s strategy. Was it effective? Use evidence from the text.
✏ Part B – Writing (35–40 min)
Scenario
You are facing a high-stakes Minecraft challenge (Ender Dragon, Nether fortress, deep cave). Multiple mobs, environmental hazards, and limited resources threaten your survival.
Step 1 – Plan Your Paragraph
1. What is the challenge or threat?
2. How will you survive or overcome it?
3. Where are you and what does it look like?
4. How do you feel?
Step 2 – Write Your Extended Paragraph
Write an 8–12 sentence paragraph describing your encounter and how you solved it.
You MUST:
Include two similes or metaphors
Include at least two complex sentences
Include three or more strong action verbs
Show critical thinking, strategy, and teamwork
Use descriptive language to make the scene engaging and tense
Write in your exercise book
Step 3 – Vocabulary Upgrade
Replace weak words with stronger Minecraft-themed words:
Weak Word Better Word
big ____________
went ____________
hit ____________
scary ____________
ran ____________
Step 4 – Bonus Challenge (Optional)
Write a sentence that creates suspense or tension, making the reader want to continue:
✅ Teacher Answer Key – Year 10 Minecraft
Reading – Literal/Comprehension
1. The End dimension; obsidian pillars, void, dark environment
2. Ender Dragon, Enderman, void, dragon attacks
3. Remained still to avoid provoking it
4. Loomed = appeared large, threatening, or imposing
5. “Bursts of fiery energy”, “one misstep could send them plummeting into the void”
6. Preparation ensures survival and success under pressure
7. Theme: Strategy, preparation, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes challenges
8. Effective – used positioning, potions, teamwork, destroyed crystals (evidence from text)
Writing – Success Criteria
Structured, coherent paragraph
Two similes/metaphors included
At least two complex sentences
Three or more strong action verbs
Shows problem-solving, strategy, teamwork, and descriptive writing