In this lesson, you will learn about the video game,
Super Mario!
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
- Use key vocabulary
- Identify the main idea of a written passage
- Discuss the evolution and popularity of Super Mario
Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:
- Complete the Warm Up Exercises
- Complete the Talk Time Section
- Review the Vocabulary Section
- Play the Vocabulary Game
- Watch a Video about Super Mario
- Read the Reading Comprehension Passage
- Answer the Reading Comprehension Questions
- Chit Chat- Talk about what you learned
- Complete the Homework
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TODAY'S TIME
25 min
NEXT CLASS
Part 2
Today: Part 1
Part 2 — next class
Part 1 — Today
We will complete Part 1 in this class. Part 2 will be done next lesson.
Each lesson is designed for 2 classes.
Warm Up
Discover Super Mario power-ups! Which one is the best? Debate!
Super Leaf
Fire Flower
Super Mushroom
Super Star
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Talk Time
Let's talk to each other!
Who is Mario and what books, games, movies, or media have you seen his character in?
Can you name any other characters in Super Mario?
If you could be any character for a day, which would you choose to be and why?
Do you like to play video games? Why or why not?
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Vocabulary
Review the vocabulary for this section.
Hallmark
A distinctive feature or quality that is a symbol of something
Enduring
Lasting or continuing for a long time
Damsel
A young woman or girl, often in a traditional or historical context
Power-ups
Special items or abilites in video games that enhance a character's capabilities
Pixelated
Made up of small, square pixels that are visible when the image is enlarged
Versatility
The ability to adapt to many different functions or activities
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Reading Comprehension
Read the text below aloud.
Super Mario is one of the most famous and enduring characters in video game history. Created by Nintendo in the early 1980s, Mario made his debut as Jumpman in the 1981 arcade game "Donkey Kong." In this game players helped Jumpman rescue a in distress from a giant ape, and his jumping ability became a hallmark of his character. This marked the beginning of Mario's transformation from a simple figure into a global icon.
video game
damsel
pixelated
Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!
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Reading Comprehension
Read the text below aloud.
By 1983, Mario had evolved into a more recognizable character in the game "Mario Bros." where he was joined by his brother Luigi. In this game, Mario's ability to run through a maze-like underground world and collect coins and was introduced. These features laid the foundation for what would become some of Mario's most famous attributes. The true breakthrough came in 1985 with "Super Mario Bros.," which revolutionized the video game industry. In this game, Mario not only continued to jump and run, but also gained new abilities like flying with the help of a cape and using special power-ups to defeat enemies. The game's innovative design and Mario's in adapting to various challenges contributed significantly to its success.
power-ups
Super Mario
versality
Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!
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TopicVideo
Watch this video to learn more about the topic.
Which version of Mario do you find the most interesting, and why?
Why do you think Mario became one of the most famous video game?
How do small design choices like color help shape a character’s personality and appeal?
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Feedback
Share Your Thoughts!
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NEXT CLASS
Part 1 — done
Part 1 Complete
We will continue with Part 2 next class.
Part 2 — next class
Continue next time
Homework
Homework
Option 2: Design
Design a new Mario game that includes unique challenges and power-ups. Describe all of your innovative choices and draw some pictures of what you envision.
Option 1: Writing
Choose another important character from a video game or well-known story. Write about their evolution and how innovation has contributed to their continued popularity!
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Pixelated
Made up of small, square pixels that are visible when the image is enlarged
Power-ups
Special items or abilites in video games that enhance a character's capabilities
Transforms Small Mario into Super Mario, doubling his size, letting him break certain blocks, and survive one extra hit before shrinking back to his smaller form.
Super Mushroom
Transforms Mario into Fire Mario, allowing him to throw fireballs.
Fire Flower
Hallmark
A distinctive feature or quality that is a symbol of something
Transforms Mario into Raccoon Mario, allowing him to fly for a short time, glide to slow his descent, and tail whip to attack enemies.
Super Leaf
Versatility
The ability to adapt to many different functions or activities
Enduring
Lasting or continuing for a long time
Temporarily transforms Mario into Invincible Mario, granting him invincibility and allowing him to defeat most enemies by touching them.
Super Star
Damsel
A young woman or girl, often in a traditional or historical context
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Transcript
In this lesson, you will learn about the video game,
Super Mario!
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
TODAY'S TIME
25 min
NEXT CLASS
Part 2
Today: Part 1
Part 2 — next class
Part 1 — Today
We will complete Part 1 in this class. Part 2 will be done next lesson.
Each lesson is designed for 2 classes.
Warm Up
Discover Super Mario power-ups! Which one is the best? Debate!
Super Leaf
Fire Flower
Super Mushroom
Super Star
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Talk Time
Let's talk to each other!
Who is Mario and what books, games, movies, or media have you seen his character in?
Can you name any other characters in Super Mario?
If you could be any character for a day, which would you choose to be and why?
Do you like to play video games? Why or why not?
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Vocabulary
Review the vocabulary for this section.
Hallmark
A distinctive feature or quality that is a symbol of something
Enduring
Lasting or continuing for a long time
Damsel
A young woman or girl, often in a traditional or historical context
Power-ups
Special items or abilites in video games that enhance a character's capabilities
Pixelated
Made up of small, square pixels that are visible when the image is enlarged
Versatility
The ability to adapt to many different functions or activities
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below aloud.
Super Mario is one of the most famous and enduring characters in video game history. Created by Nintendo in the early 1980s, Mario made his debut as Jumpman in the 1981 arcade game "Donkey Kong." In this game players helped Jumpman rescue a in distress from a giant ape, and his jumping ability became a hallmark of his character. This marked the beginning of Mario's transformation from a simple figure into a global icon.
video game
damsel
pixelated
Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below aloud.
By 1983, Mario had evolved into a more recognizable character in the game "Mario Bros." where he was joined by his brother Luigi. In this game, Mario's ability to run through a maze-like underground world and collect coins and was introduced. These features laid the foundation for what would become some of Mario's most famous attributes. The true breakthrough came in 1985 with "Super Mario Bros.," which revolutionized the video game industry. In this game, Mario not only continued to jump and run, but also gained new abilities like flying with the help of a cape and using special power-ups to defeat enemies. The game's innovative design and Mario's in adapting to various challenges contributed significantly to its success.
power-ups
Super Mario
versality
Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
TopicVideo
Watch this video to learn more about the topic.
Which version of Mario do you find the most interesting, and why?
Why do you think Mario became one of the most famous video game?
How do small design choices like color help shape a character’s personality and appeal?
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Feedback
Share Your Thoughts!
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
NEXT CLASS
Part 1 — done
Part 1 Complete
We will continue with Part 2 next class.
Part 2 — next class
Continue next time
Homework
Homework
Option 2: Design
Design a new Mario game that includes unique challenges and power-ups. Describe all of your innovative choices and draw some pictures of what you envision.
Option 1: Writing
Choose another important character from a video game or well-known story. Write about their evolution and how innovation has contributed to their continued popularity!
© 2025 For Kids Corp. All Rights Reserved
Pixelated
Made up of small, square pixels that are visible when the image is enlarged
Power-ups
Special items or abilites in video games that enhance a character's capabilities
Transforms Small Mario into Super Mario, doubling his size, letting him break certain blocks, and survive one extra hit before shrinking back to his smaller form.
Super Mushroom
Transforms Mario into Fire Mario, allowing him to throw fireballs.
Fire Flower
Hallmark
A distinctive feature or quality that is a symbol of something
Transforms Mario into Raccoon Mario, allowing him to fly for a short time, glide to slow his descent, and tail whip to attack enemies.
Super Leaf
Versatility
The ability to adapt to many different functions or activities
Enduring
Lasting or continuing for a long time
Temporarily transforms Mario into Invincible Mario, granting him invincibility and allowing him to defeat most enemies by touching them.
Super Star
Damsel
A young woman or girl, often in a traditional or historical context