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Here is a timetable that seems workable for a 6-8th grade classroom: Steps 1-4 should take 1 class period
Steps 5-6 should take 3 to 4 days in class for research
Step 7 should take 1 day in class for discussion
Step 8 should be done in and out of class for about 2 days total
Steps 9-10 should take 1 class period
Steps 11-12 should be done at home and during 1 class period
Step 13 should take 1 or two class periods
Step 14 should take 1 class period
Steps 15-16 should be one class period for oral presentations and handing in final packets Obivously, it is up to the teacher how long to take for each step. With this schedule the WebQuest should take no longer than 2 weeks. PDE Standards Met by this WebQuest:
Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
1.1.8 Learning to Read Independently
A) Locate appropriate texts (literature, information, documents) for an assigned purpose before reading.
D) Identify basic facts and ideas in text using specific strategies (e.g., recall genre characteristics, set a purpose for reading, generate essential questions as aids to comprehension and clarify understanding through rereading and discussion).
G) Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text, including public documents.
· Make, and support with evidence, assertions about texts.
· Compare and contrast texts using themes, settings, characters and ideas.
· Make extensions to related ideas, topics or information.
· Describe the context of a document.
· Analyze the positions, argumentsand evidence in public documents.
H) Demonstrate fluency and comprhension in reading.
· Read familiar materials aloud with accuracy.
· Self-correct mistakes.
· Use appropriate rhythm, flow, meter and pronunciation.
· Read a variety of genres and typesof text.
· Demonstrate comprehension (Standard 1.1.8.G.).
1.2.8 Read Critically in All Content Areas
A) Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas.
· Differentiate fact from opinion utilizing resources that go beyond traditional text (e.g., newspapers, magazines and periodicals) to electronic media.
B) Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced.
· Compare and analyze how different media offer a unique perspective on the information presented. History 8.1.6 Historical Analysis and Skills Development
B) Explain and analyze historical sources.
• Literal meaning of a historical passage
• Data in historical and contemporary maps, graphs and tables
• Author or historical source
• Multiple historical perspectives
• Visual evidence
C) Explain the fundamentals of historical interpretation.
• Difference between fact and opinion
• Multiple points of view
• Illustrations in historical stories
• Causes and results
• Author or source of historical narratives |
