Introduction
By the end of this WebQuest you will be able to:
* Explain what a Sonnet is
* Compare/contrast the qualities of an English and an Italian Sonnet
* Write your Sonnet
Task
Do you like listening to music? You're probably thinking, " Duh, of course I do. Don't most people love music?". If so, you might be interested in learning about Sonnets which are a type of poetry. Sonnets share similar qualities as music such as , beat and rythym, and ryhme scheme. Learn more about two types of Sonnets called English and Italian through the following WebQuest.
Process
1. Read through the powerpoint and take T- Chart Notes on English and Italian Sonnets
2. Analyze Billy Collins Sonnet about Sonnets and answer the questions that follow.
3. Analyze one of Shakespeare's Sonnets- 18, 16, or 130.
4. Participate in the class discussion about the Sonnets you analyzed in #2 & 3.
5. Take the Sonnet Quiz in class.
Evaluation
Rubric for Evaluation
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Notes are thorough and complete. Distinguish key differences between the types of Sonnets. |
Notes are often thorough. Missing one or two key differences between the types of Sonnets. |
Notes are sometimes complete. Missing more than a few key differences. |
Notes are very incomplete. Missing most of the key differences. |
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Analyzed the Billy Collins Sonnet. Answered all questions thoroughly. Followed all of the directions. |
Analyzed the Billy Collins Sonnet. Most quetions were answered thoroughly. Followed most of the directions. |
Analyzed the Billy Collins Sonnet. Half of the questions were answered thoroughly. Failed to follow at least half of the directions. |
Attempted to Analyze the Billy Collins Sonnet. Less than half of the questions were answered thoroughly. Failed to follow most of the directions. |
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Analyzed one of Shakespeare's Sonnets. Answered all questions thoroughly. Followed all of the directions. |
Analyzed one of Shakespeare's Sonnets. Answered most questions thoroughly. Followed most of the directions. |
Analyzed one of Shakespeare's Sonnets. Half of the questions were answered thoroughly. Failed to follow at least half of the directions. |
Attempted to Analyze the Billy Collins Sonnet. Less than half of the questions were answered thoroughly. Failed to follow most of the directions. |
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Participated in the discussion about the Sonnets by listening carefully and speaking. Contributed thoughtfully to the discussion at least three times. Supplied evidence and explained his or her reasoning well for all comments. |
Participated in the discussion about the Sonnets by listening carefully and speaking. Contributed thoughtfully to the discussion at least two times. Supplied evidence and explained his or her reasoning well for both comments. |
Contributed at least twice in discussion. May or may not have provided sufficient evidence for both comments. Could have been a better listener. |
Contributed once to the discussion. May or may not have provided sufficient evidence for the comment. Could have been a better listener. |
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed learning about Sonnets! Now I challenge you to find a Sonnet that you like and share it with the class.