Introduction
In this WebQuest, you will explore the world of English writers and poets. You will learn about their lives, their works, and why they are important. Get ready to discover interesting facts, watch videos, and complete creative tasks!
Task
Work in three groups to research famous English writers and poets. Use the provided links to find information and fill in a table about the authors and their books using Passive Voice. Then, match authors with their works in a game and complete an online quiz to check your knowledge.
Process
Step 1. Introduction
- Vocabulary activation and Discussion
There are some English words. What are they? Let’s read and translate them together. We’ll use them in our exercise. Click on them to see a translation.
Words: author, poet, headlines, novel, poem, short story, biography, detective story, fairytale, character, plot, classic, literature, chapter, read, write, describe, publish, hero, famous.
- Answer the following questions:
- Do you like reading?
- What genres do you prefer to read? Why?
- Who is your favorite English or Russian writer?
Step 2. Work in groups.
Introducing the teams
Two teams will take part in our competition.
The first team is "Young poets".
The captain is …
The second team is "Young writers".
The captain is …
The third team is "Young readers "
The captain is …
Find the information about writers and fill the list of books, written by these writers, and some information about them.Use the Passive Voice (click here).
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Match the following works and their authors.
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1. Oliver Twist |
a. Mark Twain (click here) b. Charles Dickens (click here) |
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2. Gulliver’s Travels |
a. R.R. Tolkien (click here) b. Jonathan Swift (click here) |
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3. Winnie-the Pooh |
a. Rudyard Kipling (click here) b. Alan Alexander Milne (click here) |
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4. The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes |
a. R.S. Stevenson (click here) b. Arthur Conan Doyle (click here) |
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5. Alice in Wonderland |
a. Lewis Carroll (click here) b. Daniel Defoe (click here) |
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6. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone |
a. J.K. Rowling (click here) b. Rudyard Kipling (click here) |
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7. Robinson Crusoe |
a. Daniel Defoe (click here) b. Mark Twain (click here) |
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8. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer |
a. Arthur Conan Doyle (click here) b. Mark Twain (click here) |
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9. Mowgli |
a. J.K Rowling (click here) b. Rudyard Kipling (click here) |
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10. The Lord of Rings |
a. Alan Alexander Milne (click here) b. R.R. Tolkien (click here) |
Step 4. Quiz «English writers and poets»
Click on this Quizizz link and complete the quiz about English writers and poets. (https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/68499583d408f4db3297d1f3)
Test your knowledge and see how well you know your famous authors.
Evaluation
Your work will be assessed based on:
- Participation – Active engagement in discussions and activities.
- Vocabulary Use – Correct usage of literature-related terms.
Presentation – Clear and well-organized presentation with relevant
Conclusion
CONCLUSION
Our lesson is over. Thank you for your wonderful work. You’ll get good marks.
Thank you for participating!