Introduction
Have you ever heard of The Beatles? Have you ever listened to any of their songs? Do you know anything about the members of the band?
This webquest will help you to learn more about the history of the band and their music. How old were they? When did they meet each other? How many albums did they write and how popular were they?
Before starting, listen to the top 20 The Beatles greatest songs
Are you ready? Here we go
Task
I hope you have enjoyed the songs you have heard in the introduction.
Now, about your task:
You have to choose one of the members of the band and make an oral presentation about the life: early
years, family, career, etc. Decide on the best way to present your work.(power point or prezi) You may
support your presentation with images and audios.
You will find more information about the task at the process page.
Process
Work in groups of three or four.
Do some research using the site given and answer the following questions:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_1680000/newsid_1684900/1684965.stm
- Who were the members of The Beatles?
- When and where did they first meet and start the band?
- Who helped them to become the best band of the time?
- Name their most popular and successful albums and songs?
- When and where did they split up?
Now choose one of the members of the band, find information about his life and complete the following sentences as a guide.
Use the sites:
http://www.dmbeatles.com/index.php
https://www.biography.com/people/groups/the-beatles
My favourite is......................................................
He was born ........................................................
When he was a child he....................................................................
He first played in the band ................................................................
He left the band in...............................................................................
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Using the information above, write a brief biography about him.
Do an oral presentation of your work. Create a Power Point presentation (or a Prezi).
You must use simple past and the vocabulary seen in Unit 5
Choose images from the following site to illustrate your work
http://www.gettyimages.com/photos/the-beatles
Evaluation
It is now time to think about your work on this webquest. Fill in the following questionnaire, and give it to your teacher
Self-evaluation Questionnaire Name: ______________
1. I found the group work easy / difficult because ………………………………….
2. The next time I do group work I’d like to ……………………………………………..
3. What did I learn about The Beatles? ………………………………………………….
4. What did I learn about using new ICT tools in English?…………………………….
5. My English improved /didn’t improve doing this project because……………….....
6. Did I like doing this kind of activities? ……………………………………………….
Conclusion
Well done!
You have learnt to work with groups, and now you know more facts about The Beatles.
You have practised creative writing in English.
You have gained experience of WebQuests and Internet-based learning.
You have learnt how to apply ICT and Web tools.
Your work really reflects the actual use of the resources chosen.
Congratulations!