Introduction
As we begin our new unit, New Beginnings, we will be reading about refugees, how their lives have been severely impacted and how they are forced to start over. Today you will be completing a webquest to learn more about what a refugee is and why people are forced to leave their country and home. Follow the instructions on each page to complete the assigned tasks.
Mrs. Hoag
Task
Task #1 EdPuzzle
Directions: Watch the following Edpuzzle and complete the questions embedded in the video.
Link: https://edpuzzle.com/media/5faedf165e530040b306c34d
Task #2 Podcast
Directions: Listen to the podcast (https://listenwise.com/students/events/945-refugee-children-found-a-home-in-dallas) and while you are listening, take notes on important information and key words on this graphic organizer (https://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/PDFs/Web_Diagram.pdf)
Task #3 Quick Write
Directions: For your third task you will be completing a quick write. Chose one of the following questions to respond to in your quick write.
Option 1: What makes a place a home?
Option 2: Write a letter to someone who is arriving in America for the first time.
Option 3: What does it take to be a good friend?
Option 4: In what ways can a person 'start over' in their life?
Your response should be at least 5-7 sentences. Please create a Google Doc and share it with me when you are done.
Task #4 Organizer
Complete the organizer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1urwhpSonfYe8DwUR-bRztTEB10FdcngElroeaNdB-s8/edit) as you brainstorm everything that is effected for a refugee. Each box should have AT LEAST 2 things in it!
Task #5 Informational Text Explore
Directions: Explore the pictures, readings and fun facts about Vietname (the setting of our new novel) on this site (https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/vietnam)
Process
1. Follow the steps on the Task page
2. Complete all 5 tasks on the Task page, in order and thoroughly
3. Ask your table mates any questions before you ask Mrs. Hoag
4. Turn in/Share all necessary documents to/with Mrs. Hoag upon completion
Evaluation
Task #1: You will be graded on completion of the Edpuzzle.
Task #2: You will be graded on the quality and completion of your notes.
Task #3: You will be graded on the content and quality of your writing as well as your grammar and mechanics of your writing. (Use a self-editing checklist before you turn this one in!)
Task #4: You will be graded on the completion of your organizer.
Task #5: You will not be graded on this task, as it is just for you to explore the website and learn more about Vietnam, the setting of our new novel.
Conclusion
Checklist:
- Did you complete all 5 tasks?
- Did you follow ALL directions from the Task page while completing each assignment?
- Did you fill out a self-editing checklist for any writing assignment?
- Did you ensure you answered all task demands of the assignment?
- Did you turn in or share every assignment with Mrs. Hoag?
Credits
Edpuzzle
Listenwise
HOLT Interactive Graphic Organizers
National Geographic
Teacher Page
I hope you enjoying this Webquest in class today! Have fun and remember to follow the steps from the Task page!
Mrs. Hoag