Introduction
Welcome to the Mrs. Rickli's WebQuest!
As you know, it is important to be "in the know" when it comes to current events and issues around the world. The more you know, the more you can discuss and share with others. You can continue to form your own opinions on issues and make connections with local, national, and international events.
Today, you will be exploring news websites in small groups in order to present a news brief for your classmates. Each student is expected to report on at least 2 current events.
Click on TASK for your list of instructions
Task
1. In your small group (of 3), choose news reporter roles:
LOCAL news: report on stories in and around your city or state
NATIONAL news: report on stories throughout the United States
WORLD news: report on stories in countries outside of the United States
Once you set your chosen roles and check out the websites provided under each category, you will take notes and summarize the news stories you are choosing to present to the class. Your notes and summaries will go on the WebQuest handout provided by your teacher. Remember that you are reporting on at least 2 current events each.
Click on PROCESS to begin your WEBQUEST
Process
Locate your news reporter role below and check out the provided websites. Scan the current events articles and choose which you will be using for your news briefing. Once you choose, read through the article and complete your notes and summaries on the provided worksheets.
LOCAL Reporter:
Houston Chronicle
The Dallas Morning News
The Texas Tribune
NATIONAL Reporter:
USA TODAY: Latest World and US News - USATODAY.com
CNN.com - Breaking News, U.S., World, Weather ...
Fox News - Breaking News Updates | Latest News ...
WORLD Reporter:
World News - International Headlines, Stories ... - CNN.com
World News - Breaking International News Headlines
BBC News - World - BBC.com
HELPFUL LINKS:
VIDEO: Media Methods: Current Events (you need to copy and paste this link to view this video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obCnMu2TLsc
Click EVALUATION to see how you will be assessed on your briefing
Evaluation
Your news briefing will be evaluated based on the following rubric:
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Topic Choice |
4 Topic is of high interest and educational value (teaches new ideas and information). |
3 Topic is of interest to audience and teaches some new information. |
2
Appropriate Topic. |
1
Inappropriate Topic. |
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Content |
Highly detailed, well organized, shows a strong understanding of the topic. |
Reports all the basic facts in an organized way. |
Reports some of the basic facts. |
Incomplete, reports few details, too brief, disorganized or confusing. |
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Voice and Manner |
Loud, clear, relaxed with few pauses. Well prepared, the presentation seems to be a conversation with the audience. |
Loud, clear, with some pauses to gather thoughts. Seems well prepared, somewhat nervous. |
Varies from loud and clear to difficult to understand, seems prepared, may have some nervous and distracting behavior. |
Difficult to hear or understand, seems unprepared or has body movement which significantly distract listeners. |
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Eye Contact |
Consistent eye contact with many members of the audience; rarely looks at notes. |
Eye contact mainly with the teacher or one member of the audience; occasionally refers to notes. |
Sometimes looks at the audience; often looks at notes or elsewhere. |
Little or no eye contact with the audience. |