Webquest Overview
This webqest is about exploring the four reasons an author writes. Students will complete the Author's Purpose activities on Smart Notebook that includes information on each purpose and an activity in which the students choose the purpose for selected writings. Students will proceed through the writing process to develop an idea, write, edit and publish their story. Students will
design and create two slides using Microsoft Powerpoint.
Learners
This webquest has been created for 3rd graders and the following needs to be introduced before starting:
*notetaking skills
*writing process
*Technology: typing, exploring websites, Microsoft Powerpoint
This webqest is about exploring the four reasons an author writes. Students will complete the Author's Purpose activities on Smart Notebook that includes information on each purpose and an activity in which the students choose the purpose for selected writings. Students will proceed through the writing process to develop an idea, write, edit and publish their story. Students will
design and create two slides using Microsoft Powerpoint.
Learners
This webquest has been created for 3rd graders and the following needs to be introduced before starting:
*notetaking skills
*writing process
*Technology: typing, exploring websites, Microsoft Powerpoint
Technology Standards
iste.nets
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digitial media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
3. Research amd Information Fluency
Students supply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
d. process data and report results
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and social issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior: Students:
b. enhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
a. understand and use technology systems
Missouri Curriculum Standards
Communication Arts
Reading:
Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times.
2C*identify author's purpose
Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction from a variety of cultures and times
3C*identify author's purpose for writing text
3D* read and follow two- and three-step directions to complete a simple task
Writing:
Apply a writing process in composing text
1A* follow the 5 step writing process
Compose well-developed text
2B* compose text with a clear controlling idea
* compose text with relevant details
2C* compose text with a beginning, middle, end
2D* Compose text using wods that are related to the topic
2E* In written text:
a. space correctly between words in sentences and margins
b.correct usage of punctuation and capitalization
c.use correct spelling and spelling resources
d. write legibly
Write effectively in various forms and types of writing
3A* Compose:
a. persuasive text
Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies
1A *Listen
a.for enjoyment
b.for information
c.for directions to complete a two- three-step task
Develop and apply effective speaking skills and stategies for various audiences and purposes
2A*speak clearly, stay on topic and use appropriate volume and pace when sharing ideas
iste.nets
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digitial media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
3. Research amd Information Fluency
Students supply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
d. process data and report results
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and social issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior: Students:
b. enhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
a. understand and use technology systems
Missouri Curriculum Standards
Communication Arts
Reading:
Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate fiction, poetry and drama from a variety of cultures and times.
2C*identify author's purpose
Develop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction from a variety of cultures and times
3C*identify author's purpose for writing text
3D* read and follow two- and three-step directions to complete a simple task
Writing:
Apply a writing process in composing text
1A* follow the 5 step writing process
Compose well-developed text
2B* compose text with a clear controlling idea
* compose text with relevant details
2C* compose text with a beginning, middle, end
2D* Compose text using wods that are related to the topic
2E* In written text:
a. space correctly between words in sentences and margins
b.correct usage of punctuation and capitalization
c.use correct spelling and spelling resources
d. write legibly
Write effectively in various forms and types of writing
3A* Compose:
a. persuasive text
Develop and apply effective listening skills and strategies
1A *Listen
a.for enjoyment
b.for information
c.for directions to complete a two- three-step task
Develop and apply effective speaking skills and stategies for various audiences and purposes
2A*speak clearly, stay on topic and use appropriate volume and pace when sharing ideas
