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"Who was that mysterious knight?"

Episode 2 ・ Null Point

Get Ready!

Part 1

Last time on

The Rewriters!

Sol dreamt of a strange world...

Luna

...full of rules and wonder...

Luna

They journeyed on until...

Luna

Sol awoke in an unfamiliar dark cave!

Luna

This seemed to alarm a mysterious knight
who ran off in a hurry.

Luna

Our story continues...

Oof...I'm awake now, right?

Sol

Who was that knight?

Sol

...And where am I?

Sol

You're in Null Point — a faraway cave,
high up in the mountains.

Luna

AH! Luna, where'd you come from?!
I thought you were just part of my dream!

Sol

That's usually the case, yes. I was able
to follow you here using my powers...

Luna

...but I can't stay for long. I'll have to
leave and rest for a while after this.

Luna

Really...? But I still don't
remember anything about myself...
what will I do after you leave?

Sol

Don't worry, Sol...I think there's a
solution to your lost memories. Remember
the teddy bear you found earlier?

Luna

Oh yeah...I heard a voice when
I held that bear. It seemed familiar.

Sol

Exactly. I believe there are
other objects in this world that will help
you unlock memories of your past.

Luna

...And I'm sensing an object like that at
the exit of this cave. Sol, you must find it by—

Luna

BOOM! CRASH!

Woah! Luna, what was that noise
just now?!

Sol

How can this be...?
Sol, the exit is caving in!

Luna

W-what?! What should I do??
We need to get out of here!

Sol

Hmmm...first, let's stay calm.
We still have time, just less than I thought.

Luna

You can do this, Sol — escape the cave
by using your rewriting power!

Luna

How can I do that...?

Sol

Look around you...doesn't some of this
seem familiar?

Luna

...Oh, you're right! It looks a little different, but there are objects, blocks,
and rules here like the ones in my dream.

Sol

Indeed. This cave has objects
like rocks, mushrooms, and fossils.

Luna

As for object blocks — there's a block
for mushrooms, Sol, fossils, and gold.

Luna

Yeah! There's also the connector block...

Sol

And a state block. Hmm, this one says SINK.
I don't think I know that one.

Sol

Can you tell me what it means, Luna?

Sol

Hm...remember Sol, I won't always
be here to give you the answer.

Luna

Instead, I can show you how to approach
problems that are new or unfamiliar.
That should be more useful for you.

Luna

After all, the first step to solving
a problem is to understand it.

Luna

And the more you understand a
problem, the more your rewriting
power ​grows when you WIN.

Luna

Really? Okay then, I'll try...
but where do I start?

Sol

Let's try this — make new rules with the SINK block by using these 3 object blocks.

Luna

...New rules? So I should try
making SOL IS SINK, FOSSIL IS SINK,
and GOLD IS SINK?

Sol

Yes. Each time you make a new rule, pause 
and notice what happens. That should help you understand SINK and solve this problem.

Luna

But remember, it's okay if you don't solve
the problem right away. What's important is
that you try to understand it first.

Luna

Right...I just need to try my best.
Let's do this!

Sol

Explore!

Part 2

In problem 1, learn about SINK
by making the rules shown below.

SOL IS SINK

GOLD IS SINK

FOSSIL IS SINK

Both 2 and 3

Which rule(s) are helpful
for solving the problem?

Think about
this question while you play...

Be ready to vote then discuss
after
time is up!

1

2

3

4

Which rule(s) are helpful
for solving the problem?

Vote before Discussing

Responses

Polling...

2.

SOL IS SINK

FOSSIL IS SINK

Both 2 and 3

1

3

2

4

GOLD IS SINK

Which rule(s) are helpful
for solving the problem? Why?

Let's Pair Share!

SOL IS SINK

FOSSIL IS SINK

1

3

2

4

GOLD IS SINK

2.

Both 2 and 3

Which rule(s) are helpful
for solving the problem? Why?

Let's Pair Share!

SOL IS SINK

FOSSIL IS SINK

1

3

2

4

GOLD IS SINK

2.

Both 2 and 3

Learn!

Part 3

Time for a Video!

Let’s make sure volume is turned up and everyone can see before going to the next slide.

What did you notice when Sol pushed the fossils into the mushrooms?

Let's Discuss! (2 mins)

Time for a Video!

Let’s make sure volume is turned up and everyone can see before going to the next slide.

Find out if Sol escapes, next time!