"A key concept that’s important for students to learn is the importance of engaging with the text — not just being a passive reader.
There are obviously many effective instructional strategies to help them practice that lesson. One pretty explicit way is for them to have access to reading “choose your own adventure” stories where they are periodically given choices of what they want characters to do, and then participate in the construction of the story itself. The Goosebumps series of books is a well-known example of genre. In the world of English Language Learner teaching, these kinds of stories are also called “Action Mazes.” - Larry Ferlazzo
There are obviously many effective instructional strategies to help them practice that lesson. One pretty explicit way is for them to have access to reading “choose your own adventure” stories where they are periodically given choices of what they want characters to do, and then participate in the construction of the story itself. The Goosebumps series of books is a well-known example of genre. In the world of English Language Learner teaching, these kinds of stories are also called “Action Mazes.” - Larry Ferlazzo
Choose Your Own Adventure Stories & A Bunch Of Ways To Create Them
Depression Quest is an interactive text fiction game (or choose your own adventure) where the player plays the part of someone who is suffering from depression.
“Enter The Story” Tool For Introducing Classic Books Via “Choose Your Own Adventure”
Lifesaver is an online video game designed to help you learn CPR through the “choose your own adventure” game genre.
Choose Your Own Adventure Stories with Google Docs - Blog post link
Hidden Door wants to turn fiction into immersive roleplaying experiences
Depression Quest is an interactive text fiction game (or choose your own adventure) where the player plays the part of someone who is suffering from depression.
“Enter The Story” Tool For Introducing Classic Books Via “Choose Your Own Adventure”
Lifesaver is an online video game designed to help you learn CPR through the “choose your own adventure” game genre.
Choose Your Own Adventure Stories with Google Docs - Blog post link
Hidden Door wants to turn fiction into immersive roleplaying experiences