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"The Missing
 Mushroom"

Episode 4 ・ Mush Marsh

Get Ready!

Part 1

Last time on

The Rewriters!

While following footsteps down
Snowy Slopes, Sol met Zorro – a nervous
but curious arctic fox!

Luna

They traveled down the mountain, making observations to understand problems they
faced. Finally, they reached Zorro’s house.

Luna

As thanks, Zorro gifted Piney to Sol,
which unlocked another memory –
one of a childhood friend.

Luna

Getting ready to leave, Sol and
Zorro suddenly hear a cry for help...
who could it be?

Luna

Our story continues...

I think that voice was coming from
around here...

Zorro

...help...!

???

There it is again! Quick, this way!

Sol

Help...anyone...oh!

???

Don’t worry, we’ll get you out of there!

Sol

The GRASS IS STOP, so we'll need to find another way in...

Sol

Oh no, the castle is STOP, too...
What should we do?

Zorro

...Zorro, look! There's more to the rule
here – the whole thing says
CASTLE IS STOP AND SHUT.

Sol

Excuse me, you two! The AND block is
connecting both state blocks to the object
block – so CASTLE IS STOP and CASTLE IS SHUT.

???

Thanks for the info! Do you know anything
else about how the SHUT block works??

Zorro

Hmm...I believe SHUT pairs with OPEN
somehow. Oh, if only there was a way you
could move that OPEN block!

???

Actually...Sol's a Rewriter,
so we can! Sol, can you try writing
FROG IS PUSH AND OPEN?

Zorro

Yep! If I connect the OPEN block
to the rest of the rule, the frog should
be both PUSH and OPEN.

Sol

Now I'll push the frog into the castle
and see what happens...

Sol

Yes! That cleared the path!

Sol

Wow! So when an OPEN object touches a
SHUT object, both objects disappear!

Zorro

Yeah, I’m glad that worked out!
Excuse me, are you alright?

Sol

Yes, thanks to you two!

???

Sol, was it? I can't believe you're a Rewriter...I thought they were long gone!

???

Ah, and who is your friend here?

???

N-Nice to meet you, I'm Zorro!
I’m not a Rewriter, but...I help!

Zorro

Pleased to meet you both. My name is Morel.

Morel

Morel, this might sound weird, but...
do I seem familiar to you at all?

Sol

Hm? No, this is the first time
we’ve met...almost no one lives here
in Mush Marsh, after all.

Morel

But I’ll have you know — this was once a lively town, led by my grandma! Ah...how I
long for those days as a young mushroom.

Morel

As more and more of these problems appeared, the town was slowly abandoned...gone to ruins.

Morel

...Oh, but enough of that – it’s the way of things, I suppose. Sol, are you looking
for someone too?

Morel

Well, I kind of lost my memories, so I’m just looking for anyone who knows me...

Sol

Wait, did you say “looking for someone too”, Morel? Who are you looking for?

Sol

Ah, yes! You see...I’ve lost track of
my child, Enoki! One second he was here,
then the next...gone!

Morel

WHAT?! Oh no, that’s terrible!

Zorro

I was searching these ruins for hours,
before I got trapped in here by that castle.
Oh dear, I’m so worried for him!

Morel

Poor Enoki...!
Can Zorro and I help you look for him?

Sol

I’d be grateful if you can! I can't
rewrite, so it’s been difficult to
search these problems.

Morel

We can help with that! Which problem
should we search next?

Sol

Here, follow me...

Morel

Sol

I see, there's a lot to look through here. 

Sol

First, let's find a way to understand 
this problem...

  1. Understand the problem
  2. Plan a solution
  3. Try the solution
  4. Reflect on the solution

Problem-Solving Steps

Morel

If I may, I suggest looking for the goal
of the problem first. Then, we can figure out what's blocking us from that goal.

Using my Inspector, I see that the goal is
to reach the heart since HEART IS WIN. But we can't get there right now because...

Sol

We're blocked by the grass, right?
It's blocking us because it's SHUT!

Zorro

Is that so? I thought the water was
blocking us because the water is STOP...

Morel

Oh, really? I thought the water might be blocking us because it's SHUT as well...

Sol

Hmm. I believe understanding what's blocking us — and why — will be key to solving this problem. Let's give it a try. 

Morel

Explore!

Part 2

Think about
this question while you play...

In problem 1,
what's blocking you from
the goal and why?

  1. Grass, because GRASS IS SHUT
  2. Water, because WATER IS STOP
  3. Water, because WATER IS SHUT

Be ready to vote then
discuss after time is up!

Vote before Discussing

Responses

Polling...

In problem 1, what's blocking
you from the goal and why?

1

Grass, because
GRASS IS SHUT

2

Water, because
WATER IS STOP

3

Water, because
WATER IS SHUT

1

Grass, because
GRASS IS SHUT

2

Water, because
WATER IS STOP

3

Water, because
WATER IS SHUT

In problem 1, what's blocking
you from the goal and why?

Let's Pair Share!

1

Grass, because
GRASS IS SHUT

2

Water, because
WATER IS STOP

3

Water, because
WATER IS SHUT

In problem 1, what's blocking
you from the goal and why?

Let's Pair Share!

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.

Which state blocks will help us
get past the flower?

Think independently before starting poll

Poll Preview

1

OPEN AND SHUT

2

OPEN AND PUSH

3

SHUT AND PUSH

Which state blocks will help us
get past the flower?

Vote!

Polling...

Responses

1

OPEN AND SHUT

2

OPEN AND PUSH

3

SHUT AND PUSH

Which state blocks will help us
get past the flower?

Vote!

Polling...

Responses

Time for a Video!

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

Keep Going!

Part 4

Keep this in mind as you play...

You can also use the Inspector
to read rules and learn more about state blocks!

To understand a problem,
ask yourself these questions:

  • What do I notice and what could be useful?
  • What is the goal?
  • What is blocking me
    from the goal? Why?

Check In!

Part 5

...Look! Over there...could it be?!

Morel

Enoki!!!

Morel

Oh, thank goodness we found you!

Morel

Sol and Zorro, I am forever grateful.

Morel

I’m so glad we could help!
It’s great to meet you, Enoki!

Sol

goo!

Enoki

I’m relieved you’re safe, Enoki!!
Aw, I wish we could’ve spent more
time together...

Zorro

goo?

Enoki

But we have to look for Sol’s
family now...so we can’t stay here.

Zorro

Yeah, that’s right. I’d love to stay,
but Zorro and I should get moving...

Sol

Hold on, you two.

Morel

Sol...you helped me find Enoki.
I'd like to return the favor and
help you on your journey.

Morel

What? But this is your home...
and Enoki’s, too. Right?

Sol

This will always be a special place for
me...but as long as Enoki and I have each
other, we are home.

Morel

After seeing you and Zorro rewrite together,
I realized...I want Enoki to grow up in a
world outside this forgotten town.

Morel

Plus, it turns out this old mushroom
still has more to learn as well – maybe I
can become a Rewriter too! Oh ho ho!

Morel

Ahem. What I mean to say is...Sol, you
may not have all your memories, but you’re
not alone. We're here for you.

Morel

Morel...thank you, that means a lot.
I’d love if you two joined us!

Sol

That settles it then — I look forward
to learning from both of you.

Morel

After solving many difficult problems with Sol,
Zorro became a Rewriter and Morel learned that there’s still more to discover in this world!

Let's Discuss! (2 mins)

Have you ever learned something that you
didn’t think you could? What was it?

Here, Sol. As we look for pieces of your
past, you can hold on to something of mine.

Morel

What's this?

Sol

A locket of my grandma...your
determination reminds me of her.

Morel

Thank you, Morel.
I’ll take good care of it...hm?

Sol

Opening the locket, Sol hears a gentle voice...

Sol, my child...don’t give up.
Keep teaching your friends to rewrite.
Don’t let the Keepers have their way...

???

AH! Another new voice...

Sol

What did you remember this time, Sol?

Zorro

This time...it felt like family
watching over me, somehow.

Sol

They said I should teach my friends
rewriting...and something about the Keepers?
I’m not sure what that means...

Sol

The Keepers...? I think I’ve
heard that name before...

Morel

goo...!

Enoki

...Enoki, you’re right!

Morel

Sol, Zorro – I know where we can go for
more information. Follow me!

Morel

Wait, what? But Morel, that’s a —

Morel

Waaaahhhh!!!

Morel

...Waterfall.

Sol

Looks like it leads somewhere.
Well, Zorro?

Sol

Let’s follow them together...! R-ready??

Zorro

Ready! Here goes nothing-

Sol

Waaaahhhhhh!!!!

Sol

Until next time...

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Spring Launch: Lesson 4 (Youtube)

Lesson 4: Mush Marsh

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