Introduction
Welcome! You are about to become an expert in a literary genres.
Task
You have five tasks.
1. Work with your teammates to learn about two literary genres.
2. Then use what you have learned to produce a Venn diagram or T-chart that compares and contrasts the unique characteristics of those genres.
3. Next, work with your teammates to create a poster that higlights the similarities and differences between your chosen genres.
4. Present your poster to the class on your assigned date.
5. Finally, answer this question: Which of the two genres you worked with is your favorite? Why?
Process
Process
Guide to Completing your Webquest
First, select two genres to research.
Next, read each section of the WebQuest before starting any work.
Then, Your pair or groups is expected to engage in each of the online activities.
Begin your research. Remember, your goals are to: work cooperatively, become an expert in your literary genre, publish a poster that shows what you have learned, and answer the included question
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Internet Resourceshttp://www.glencoe.com/sec/literature/course/course1/unit/shortstory.shtml http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff/index.htmhttp://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff/fairytales_discovering.htmhttp://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/diary/index.htm http://interactives.mped.org/view_interactive.aspx?id=26&titlehttp://www.breitlinks.com/my_libmedia/children%27s_genres.htm
Comparing and Contrasting Genres
I. Identify characteristics of (chosen genre)
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B.
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II. Identify characteristics of (2nd chosen genre)
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B.
C.
D.
III. List titles of popular books, along with the authors' names (first genre)
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B
C.
D.
IV. List titles of popular books, along with the authors' names (second genre)
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B.
C.
D.
V. Identify similarities between the genres
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B.
C.
VI. Identify differences between the genres
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B.
C.
VII. After conducting your research and recording your notes, summarize in one or two paragraphs what you learned from particpating in this Webquest.
VIII. Then, working with your teammate(s), brainstorm possible information to include in your poster. Also, descide how to display the information so your poster is interesting and appealing.
IX. Next, collaborate and decide who will give your presentation to the class.
X. Finally, cooperate to produce your poster.
Review the Scoring Rubric
Conduct Your Research
- Visit each link noted in this WebQuest. They were chosen to help you have fun while you are learning.
- Complete the online activities embeded in each link.
- You may also use other resources to help you learn about your genre. Just be sure to note each source you use.
Design Your Poster
- Use the scoring rubric posted in the evaulation section of this WebQuest as a guide.
Give Your Presentation
- Give your presntation on the scheduled date.
- During the presntation, be prepared to answer questions about your genre.
Evaluation
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CATEGORY |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Use of Class Time |
Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others. |
Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others. |
Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others. |
Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others. |
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Content - Accuracy |
At least 7 accurate facts are displayed on the poster. |
5-6 accurate facts are displayed on the poster. |
3-4 accurate facts are displayed on the poster. |
Less than 3 accurate facts are displayed on the poster. |
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Title |
Title can be read from 6 ft. away and is quite creative. |
Title can be read from 6 ft. away and describes content well. |
Title can be read from 4 ft. away and describes the content well. |
The title is too small and/or does not describe the content of the poster well. |
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Attractiveness |
The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. |
The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. |
The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. |
The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. |
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Graphics - Relevance |
All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation. |
All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation. |
All graphics relate to the topic. Most borrowed graphics have a source citation. |
Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation. |
Conclusion
Conclusion
Congratulations! You've learned quite a bit about genres. Now show what you know by wowing the class with a dynamic poster and a dynamite presentation.
Credits
Credits
Author Biography
Allegra Hoots
I am a third grade teacher looking for ways to use technology to more fully engage my students in developing higher order thinking skills. I also hope to help students continue experiencing the excitement and joy of learning. This present webquest is modified from the original by Allegra Hoots.
Permissions
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Teacher Page
The purpose of this WebQuest isto to help students in grades 7 learn to recognize and identify the unique characteristics of various literary genres. The WebQuest also seeks to provide students in further integrating of technology into their academic learning.