Patricia Polacco Author Study

Introduction

Throughout this WebQuest you will learn biographical information about Patricia Polacco, the challenges she overcame as a struggling student, and her success as an author and illustrator of children’s picture books.  

Task

During your reading workshop time you will be independently working on this WebQuest project.  The knowledge you will gain on this technological journey will help you complete several assignments to turn in for a grade.  Throughout this journey you need to reflect upon the following statements:• How do learning disabilities hinder a person’s interaction with their peers? • How should you  treat your classmates who may be different than you?• How do your actions and behaviors effect others around you?

Process

  • Begin reading biographical information about Patricia Polacco at the following website.

       http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/contributor/patricia-polacco        

  • On this website you will be able to watch the video clip of an interview with Patricia Polacco.  You should view at least 3 of the video clips. 

   Reading Rockets : A video interview with Patricia Polacco

You will present what you have learned during this WebQuest in a Power Point presentation.  Make sure to include all the required information on each slide.

Slide 1 – Title: Patricia Polacco Author Study, Subtitle: Your name and the date

Slide 2 – Write 5 interview questions that you would like to ask Patricia Polacco. 

Slide 3 - Write down the video clips you watched.

Evaluation

Evaluation Rubric


 

Beginning 1

Developing 2

Very Good 3

Exemplary 4

Score

 


Power Point Presentation

Designed  1 slide

Designed 2 Slides

Designed 3 Slides


WebQuest

Visited 1 - 2 links of the WebQuest

Visited 3 links of the WebQuest

Visited 4 links of the WebQuest

Visited all 5 links of the WebQuest


 

 

 

 

 

 


Independent Work Ethic

Was rarely on task.

Was on task some of the time.

Was on task most of time.

Star Student! Independently work on this WebQuest and was on task all of the time.


                                                                                                                                         Total Score :  /11

Conclusion

•What did you like about this learning experience?•If you could pick one thing to change in this WebQuest, what would it be?