Introduction
Some authors write books about mysteries, some write scary books and some authors write only about history. We want to introduce an author who writes children's books and poetry. We have read the introduction but we decided want you to discover the information yourselves. We already know how great he is, and together in pairs, you will perform this WebQuest so that you can too! Let's start the journey into the life and career of J. Patrick Lewis.
Task
Work with your partner to complete this task. You will use the computer to look up the information and research the sites for the answers to the questions below. Write down the answers to the questions below. ONLY use the sites we have provided. You will have 30 minutes to complete this task. If you find extra information that is interesting, make sure note it on your papers to discuss.
J. PATRICK LEWIS
1. Where was the author born and what is his birthday?
2. Does the author have any siblings?
3. What are some awards the author has won and for what books?
4. What is the name of the author's wife?
5. How many books has the author wrote?
6. What degrees does the author have?
7. Where did the author's love of readi8ng start?
8. Name 3 of the author's book and what they are about.
Process
J. Patrick Lewis
http://www.jpatricklewis.com/scenes.shtml
Net Industries/Lewis
http://biography.jrank.org/pages/1729/Lewis-J-Patrick-1942.html
Poetry Foundation/Lewis
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/j-patrick-lewis
NTCE PDF File
http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/About/Awards/Lewis.pdf
Evaluation
We will discuss the information we have found together as a class and the paper with your answers will be turned in for credit with both partners' names on it.
Conclusion
We will have a special assignment for the conclusion of this author study.
Credits
REFERENCES
J. Patrick Lewis. Children's Poet & Author. Books &
Publications. J. Patrick Lewis. Children's Poet & Author.
Books & Publications. J. Patrick Lewis, 2009. Web.
Net Industries. J. Patrick Lewis. 2015. Web.
Poetry Foundation. J. Patrick Lewis. 2015. Web.
Ward, Barbara A, Young, Terrell A. " J. Patrick Lewis: A
Master of Poetry, Pun, and Word Play." National Joyful
Council of Teachers of English. 2011. PDF file.