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A WebQuest for 8th Grade and up (Language Arts and Social Studies)
Designed by Mandy Steele
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I decided to do this web quest, because I want the students to understand elements to the time period of Romeo and Juliet. I also wanted them to become better writers and begin understanding journalism. Also this project is cross-curricular and meets or exceeds standards.
This lesson has many different elements that can be beneficial to all students. It is also a good project that involves collaborative work between all of the students. Every student will have a job and they have to figure out a way to get all of the assignments done while working as a team.
This lesson has been developed for 8th grade and up. It was designed for 8th grade because most 8th graders have read Romeo and Juliet. It was also designed because it will be a excellent piece for a portfilio and could be used as a end of the year project to show what they have they learned throughout the year.
Before starting this project the students need to have an good understanding of the play Romeo and Juliet. They also should have an understanding of the elements of a newspaper.
What will students learn as a result of this lesson? Describe the outcomes succinctly. Use the language of existing standards. For example:
Social Studies and Language Standards Addressed
Recognize the relationships among the various parts of a nation's cultural life.
Use correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar and usage, along with varied sentence structure and paragraph organization, to complete effectively a variety of writing tasks
Write a summary that presents information clearly and accurately, contains the most significant details and preserves the position of the author
Write an expository essay that contains effective introductory and summary
statements and fully develops the ideas with details, facts, examples and descriptions
Write formal communications, such as personal or business letters, messages,
directions and applications, in an appropriate format and for a specific audience and purpose
1. Begin by quickly scanning the play to refresh your memory of its contents.
The assignment is giving to the kids and then either you put them into groups of 5 or more or they can get into groups themselves. This project will take about 2 weeks to do. It will take more than one class period, if you have block schedules them it might take 3 or 4 periods to teach the basis. It is a mullti-disciplined concept and cross curricular.
If there are misconceptions or stumbling blocks that you anticipate, describe them here and suggest ways to get around them.
The webquest really takes care of itself no real big skills needed except to the need for patience and keeping everyone on task. I would assign a group leader to keep the others on task.
Here’s what you need:
* Class sets of books or plays of Romeo and Juliet
* Internet
* Microsoft Word
* Video or audio materials
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Beginning 0-2 points |
Developing 3-4 points |
Expert 5-6 points
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Works toward group goals only when prompted. Contributes to the group only when prompted. Needs occasional reminders to be sensitive to the feelings of others. Participates in needed changes when prompted and encouraged.
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Works toward group goals with occasional prompting. Contributes to the group with occasional prompting. Shows sensitivity to the feelings of others. Participates in needed changes, with occasional prompting.
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Consistently and actively works toward group goals. Is sensitive to the feelings and learning needs of all group members. Willingly accepts and fulfills individual role within the group. Consistently and actively contributes knowledge, opinions, and skills. Values the knowledge, opinion and skills of all group members and encourage their contribution. Helps group identifies necessary changes and encourages group action for change.
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Does not attempt to gain attention of audience no visuals, facts, just starting research for articles |
Very little detail, some visuals, developing stages of articles |
Gives details or an amusing facts, very colorful visuals and very descriptive and informative articles |
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Many errors in grammar, capitalization, spelling and punctuation make my paper hard to read. |
My spelling is correct on common words. Some errors in grammar and punctuation. I need to revise it again. |
I use first-person form, and I use correct sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and spelling. |
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Student work is disorganized and no interpretation of historical events through perspective of those living in that setting.
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Student organizes historical information and some interpretation of events through perspective of those living in that setting.
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Student creatively organizes historical information and excellent interpretation of events through perspective of those living in that setting.
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