Introduction
The Story of Tom Brennan is a powerful story that deals with teen drinking and driving and the consequences on those involved and their families.
This webquest will help you understand some of the issues presented in the text.
Task
We want to learn more about the issues presented in the novel. In this task, you will research some facts, and answer some questions.
Happy Learning!
Process
Using the NSW Statistics at this site:
http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/statistics/interactivecrashstats…
Answer the following questions:
How many teens (17-20) were involved in car accidents in 2012?
How many fatalities in this group?
What percentage of accidents involved alcohol?
How Many accidents occured in this age group where the weather was fine?
In your own words, what does all this information tell you?
Watch this clip of JC Burke talking about the story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF1FJeZjsZc
What incident in her life does the author connect with this story?
What is it that clues her in to this? There are two factors...
What highlights for us that something important is happening for Tom?
The section 'The Process' talks about where the author started. Read this section and answer the following questions
http://www.jcburke.com.au/books/the-story-of-tom-brennan/
- why did JC Burke write the story?
- what was her starting point?
- what did you find interesting about this process?
Evaluation
When you have completed the questions, take some time to read your reponses as an entire piece.
What impressions are you drawing from this webquest, in the context of what we already know about the topics addressed in the text?
What are you initial thoughts about the text? Do you expect to enjoy it?
Conclusion
When you've completed the webquest, turn in your responses to Ms Hoy!
And START READING!!!!!!!!!