Inside a quest: a sample walkthrough

The guide explains the idea in one or two sentences ("Every story is told by someone. Who is telling it, and can we trust what they think?") and shows a short original passage:

The new kid, Rafi, sat alone at lunch and didn't even look up when I waved. Too cool for us, I figured. In science he finished the lab first, then just sat there tapping his pencil, staring at the door like he wanted to escape. When Ms. Ortiz said his name, his voice came out so quiet that I had to lean in. Later I saw him in the hallway, reading the same crumpled map of the school over and over.

Everything is read aloud by a narrator voice, with captions always on.

Question: What point of view is this scene told from? (first person, second person, third person omniscient, third person limited)

If the answer is wrong, a hint appears instead of the answer: "Look at the pronouns the narrator uses for themself." The child tries again.

When it is right, a short explanation says why: the narrator says "I" and "me," so we only know what this one character sees and thinks.

Question: Which detail suggests the narrator may be wrong about Rafi?

The right answer is the crumpled school map, a clue that Rafi is lost and nervous rather than stuck-up. The explanation introduces a new term, dramatic irony, at exactly the moment it makes sense.

Most quests end with a short written or spoken response, such as: "Rewrite one sentence of the scene from Rafi's point of view, using I." The feedback looks for key ideas (nervous, lost, the map) and shows a model answer to compare with.

Getting 80 percent or more right on the first try earns a Mastered star and a badge. Otherwise the quest offers "Practice 3 more" and a quick warm-up review, so nobody is stuck and nobody is rushed.