Web quest on themes assignment
Using Questgarden website students will embark on a web quest to further understand themes within the play. Using the Webquest "Themes in Macbeth" students will begin to make connections from the play to modern day issues in the 21st century. They will research their topic in small groups of four and present their findings to the class on a designated day. all groups must submit a written report on their findings and any other pertinent material.
Rubric:
1 x 10 marks for Webquest
1 x 10 marks for Oral presentation
1 x 5 marks for written presentation
- you will be marked for clarity, organization, content, thoughtfulness, creativity and of course, spelling and grammar where applicable.
Rubric:
1 x 10 marks for Webquest
1 x 10 marks for Oral presentation
1 x 5 marks for written presentation
- you will be marked for clarity, organization, content, thoughtfulness, creativity and of course, spelling and grammar where applicable.
Connections/Standards Achieved
Ø Express Ideas (1.1.1) Considerideas, observations, opinions, and emotions through a variety of means to
develop a train of thought and test tentative positions.
Ø Identify Sources (3.2.2) Identify and discuss the purpose and usefulness of information sources [including books]
relevant to particular inquiry or research needs.
Ø Attentive Listening and Viewing (4.4.3) Demonstrate critical listening and viewing behaviours to understand and respond to presentations in a variety of ways.
Ø Work in Groups (5.1.2) Demonstrate flexibility in assuming a variety of group roles and take responsibility for
tasks that achieve group goals.
Ø Share and Compare Responses (5.2.1) Identify various factors that shape understanding of texts, others, and
self.
develop a train of thought and test tentative positions.
Ø Identify Sources (3.2.2) Identify and discuss the purpose and usefulness of information sources [including books]
relevant to particular inquiry or research needs.
Ø Attentive Listening and Viewing (4.4.3) Demonstrate critical listening and viewing behaviours to understand and respond to presentations in a variety of ways.
Ø Work in Groups (5.1.2) Demonstrate flexibility in assuming a variety of group roles and take responsibility for
tasks that achieve group goals.
Ø Share and Compare Responses (5.2.1) Identify various factors that shape understanding of texts, others, and
self.