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- From: WebQuest Builders
- Contributed By: Jamie Jamie Hope
Introduction:
Do you remember your first day of school? Your parents waving goodbye as you get on the bus, walking to you first class ever with your lunchbox in your back pack, and making friends with people that you play with in the school yard. How did you feel? Were you nervous? Excited? Did you like your teacher? In this web Quest you will be writing a detailed story and drawing your very own pictures in your own book about your first day of school.
The Task:
Today you will be creating a book to share with your classmates and parents about your first day of school. In your book you will give detail about your teacher, your classmates, how you felt, and what your favorite part of the day was. During your day as an author you will be researching online different types of adjectives, and synonyms. You will also be going on a scavenger hunt for different things around your school on the website such as a picture of your school, your mascot, and a photo of your principal.
The Process:
Conclusion:
Now that everyone in your class has completed their book about their first day of school, it is time to read your very own story to the class. After reading your book to the class you should take your book home and show your hard work to your parents. In doing this WebQuest you should have learned how to find your way around your own computer by going website to website, understanding the concept for using adjectives and synonyms clearly in your project, and you should also learned the different emotions your classmates went through on the first day of school.
Credits & References:
http://www.hudsonbaymountain.com/images/14.jpg
Standards:
ISTE-NETS-.1 STANDARD: Technology Operations and Concepts. Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. Teachers: ISTE-NETS-.1.A > demonstrate introductory technology literacy knowledge, skills, and concepts (described in the ISTE NETS Technology Foundation Standards for Students). ISTE-NETS-.2 STANDARD: Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences. Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers: ISTE-NETS-.2.C > identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. PA.R.1.1 STANDARD: Learning to Read Independently PA.R.1.1.3.B > Preview the text formats (e.g., title, headings, chapters, and table of contents). PA.R.1.1.3.C > Use knowledge of phonics, word analysis (e.g., root words, prefixes and suffixes), syllabication, picture and context clues to decode and understand new words during reading. PA.R.1.1.3.D > Read text using self-monitoring comprehension strategies (e.g., predict, revise predictions, reread, use headings, use organization of text, graphics, charts, organization of text, adjust reading rate). PA.R.1.1.3.E > Acquire a reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using words, (e.g., antonyms, synonyms, categories of words). Use a dictionary when appropriate. PA.R.1.1.3.F > Understand the meaning of and use correctly new vocabulary learned in various subject areas. PA.R.1.1.3.H > Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading. PA.R.1.1.3.H.2 >--- Self-correct mistakes. PA.R.1.1.3.H.4 >--- Read a variety of genres and types of text. PA.R.1.1.3.H.5 >--- Demonstrate comprehension (Standards 1.1.3G.). PA.R.1.2 STANDARD: Reading Critically in All Content Areas PA.R.1.2.3.A > Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas. PA.R.1.2.3.B.1 >--- Use electronic media for research. PA.R.1.3 STANDARD: Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature PA.R.1.4 STANDARD: Types of Writing PA.R.1.4.3.A > Write narrative pieces (e.g., stories, poems and plays). PA.R.1.4.3.A.1 >--- Include detailed descriptions of people, places, things. PA.R.1.4.3.A.2 >--- Use relevant illustrations Include literary elements (Standard .1.3.3.B.). PA.R.1.4.3.B > Write informational pieces (e.g., descriptions, letters, reports, and instructions) using illustrations when relevant. PA.R.1.5 STANDARD: Quality of Writing PA.R.1.5.3.A > Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task and audience. PA.R.1.5.3.B > Write using welldeveloped content appropriate for the topic. PA.R.1.5.3.B.1 >--- Gather and organize information. PA.R.1.5.3.B.2 >--- Write a series of related sentences or paragraphs with one central idea. PA.R.1.5.3.B.3 >--- Incorporate details relevant and appropriate to the topic. PA.R.1.5.3.D.2 >--- Use descriptive words and action verbs. PA.R.1.5.3.F > Edit writing using the conventions of language. PA.R.1.5.3.F.1 >--- Spell common, frequently used words correctly. PA.R.1.5.3.F.2 >--- Use capital letters correctly (first word in sentences, proper nouns). PA.R.1.5.3.F.3 >--- Punctuate correctly (period, exclamation point, question mark, commas in a series). PA.R.1.5.3.F.4 >--- Use nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and conjunctions properly. PA.R.1.5.3.F.5 >--- Use complete sentences (simple, compound, declarative, interrogative, exclamatory and imperative). PA.R.1.8 STANDARD: Research PA.R.1.8.3.B > Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies. PA.R.1.8.3.B.1 >--- Locate resources for a particular task (e.g., newspapers, dictionary). PA.R.1.8.3.B.2 >--- Select sources (e.g., dictionaries, encyclopedias, interviews to write a family history, observations and electronic media).
Do you remember your first day of school? Your parents waving goodbye as you get on the bus, walking to you first class ever with your lunchbox in your back pack, and making friends with people that you play with in the school yard. How did you feel? Were you nervous? Excited? Did you like your teacher? In this web Quest you will be writing a detailed story and drawing your very own pictures in your own book about your first day of school.
The Task:
Today you will be creating a book to share with your classmates and parents about your first day of school. In your book you will give detail about your teacher, your classmates, how you felt, and what your favorite part of the day was. During your day as an author you will be researching online different types of adjectives, and synonyms. You will also be going on a scavenger hunt for different things around your school on the website such as a picture of your school, your mascot, and a photo of your principal.
The Process:
- You will brainstorm ideas about what you remember from your first day of school
- draw pictures to go along with the text of your book
| Beginning | Developing | Accomplished | Exemplary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Following Directions | The directions were not followed or the work was not appropriate to what was assigned. | Some major steps were missing but most directions were followed. | Most directions were followed completely with no major steps missing. | All directions and requirements were followed to the full potential of the student. |
| Use of Adjectives | Student did not understand the concept of using adjectives, using little to none | Student understood the concept of using adjectives but did not use many adjectives. | Full use of adjectives was understood, and adjectives were mostly used properly. | Adjectives were fully understood and properly used throughout the book. |
| Appearance | Overall work was sloppy and unorganized. | Book has some disorganization, and could be a little less sloppy. | Presentation of book is well put together and neat. | Book is well organized, tells a clear story and is interesting to look at. |
| Scavenger Hunt | Students were off task and did not find objects within the instructions. | Students found some objects, but did not work well with partner. | Students either found all objects but did not work well with partner, or students worked well with partner but did not find all objects | Student were on task with the assignment, found all objects, and worked exceptionally well with partner, |
Conclusion:
Now that everyone in your class has completed their book about their first day of school, it is time to read your very own story to the class. After reading your book to the class you should take your book home and show your hard work to your parents. In doing this WebQuest you should have learned how to find your way around your own computer by going website to website, understanding the concept for using adjectives and synonyms clearly in your project, and you should also learned the different emotions your classmates went through on the first day of school.
Credits & References:
http://www.hudsonbaymountain.com/images/14.jpg
Standards:
ISTE-NETS-.1 STANDARD: Technology Operations and Concepts. Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. Teachers: ISTE-NETS-.1.A > demonstrate introductory technology literacy knowledge, skills, and concepts (described in the ISTE NETS Technology Foundation Standards for Students). ISTE-NETS-.2 STANDARD: Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences. Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers: ISTE-NETS-.2.C > identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. PA.R.1.1 STANDARD: Learning to Read Independently PA.R.1.1.3.B > Preview the text formats (e.g., title, headings, chapters, and table of contents). PA.R.1.1.3.C > Use knowledge of phonics, word analysis (e.g., root words, prefixes and suffixes), syllabication, picture and context clues to decode and understand new words during reading. PA.R.1.1.3.D > Read text using self-monitoring comprehension strategies (e.g., predict, revise predictions, reread, use headings, use organization of text, graphics, charts, organization of text, adjust reading rate). PA.R.1.1.3.E > Acquire a reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using words, (e.g., antonyms, synonyms, categories of words). Use a dictionary when appropriate. PA.R.1.1.3.F > Understand the meaning of and use correctly new vocabulary learned in various subject areas. PA.R.1.1.3.H > Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading. PA.R.1.1.3.H.2 >--- Self-correct mistakes. PA.R.1.1.3.H.4 >--- Read a variety of genres and types of text. PA.R.1.1.3.H.5 >--- Demonstrate comprehension (Standards 1.1.3G.). PA.R.1.2 STANDARD: Reading Critically in All Content Areas PA.R.1.2.3.A > Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas. PA.R.1.2.3.B.1 >--- Use electronic media for research. PA.R.1.3 STANDARD: Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature PA.R.1.4 STANDARD: Types of Writing PA.R.1.4.3.A > Write narrative pieces (e.g., stories, poems and plays). PA.R.1.4.3.A.1 >--- Include detailed descriptions of people, places, things. PA.R.1.4.3.A.2 >--- Use relevant illustrations Include literary elements (Standard .1.3.3.B.). PA.R.1.4.3.B > Write informational pieces (e.g., descriptions, letters, reports, and instructions) using illustrations when relevant. PA.R.1.5 STANDARD: Quality of Writing PA.R.1.5.3.A > Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task and audience. PA.R.1.5.3.B > Write using welldeveloped content appropriate for the topic. PA.R.1.5.3.B.1 >--- Gather and organize information. PA.R.1.5.3.B.2 >--- Write a series of related sentences or paragraphs with one central idea. PA.R.1.5.3.B.3 >--- Incorporate details relevant and appropriate to the topic. PA.R.1.5.3.D.2 >--- Use descriptive words and action verbs. PA.R.1.5.3.F > Edit writing using the conventions of language. PA.R.1.5.3.F.1 >--- Spell common, frequently used words correctly. PA.R.1.5.3.F.2 >--- Use capital letters correctly (first word in sentences, proper nouns). PA.R.1.5.3.F.3 >--- Punctuate correctly (period, exclamation point, question mark, commas in a series). PA.R.1.5.3.F.4 >--- Use nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and conjunctions properly. PA.R.1.5.3.F.5 >--- Use complete sentences (simple, compound, declarative, interrogative, exclamatory and imperative). PA.R.1.8 STANDARD: Research PA.R.1.8.3.B > Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies. PA.R.1.8.3.B.1 >--- Locate resources for a particular task (e.g., newspapers, dictionary). PA.R.1.8.3.B.2 >--- Select sources (e.g., dictionaries, encyclopedias, interviews to write a family history, observations and electronic media).
