The World of Literature through Alfred Nobel

Hello!

So you may be wondering, "How are we to learn about amazing English things like literature, reading and the world without Mr. Shatto doing his teacher thing?"  Well, never fear my wonderful students, I have created a quest for you (oh, and I'm still here, but I want you to guide your own educational process too).  The answer: It is a quest to search for the best of literature, the best of science, and the most inspiring medal for peace on our planet.  That's right!  THE NOBEL PRIZE!  Simply click on "Task" and you will begin your Quest!  Oh, and watch out for yeti and other magical creatures.  I mean, it wouldn't be a quest without magical creatures, right?  And! write your answers down in Word, making the format (your answers) easily read. In the end, please print those bad boys out for me, will ya?  You guys rock!

 Task 1:

Use the  information linked below to answer these questions related to Alfred Nobel (if the link is not working, just copy and paste to YouTube.com).

A lecture about Nobel, with valuable information for your quest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RTEyI2dBP1I#!

Visit Stockholm, Sweden and see it all!!  It's cool.  Plus, it has more info you'll need.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrRq6K2M0vM&feature=related

1. What's with the dynamite photo?

2. Why did Alfred Nobel start the Nobel Prize?
3. How many Nobel Prize categories are there? Which ones?
4. How and where are Prize ceremonies held?
5. What is the Nobel Foundation?
6. Who won the first Nobel Prize for each category and 
    what did they win it for?

7. Who one this year in each category?

8. Why not Ghandi?  And what does Posthumous mean?

Task 2:

Click on the link below and follow the path to Peace.  Read about this year's winner and tell me what you think.  Your luck dragon will help you.  But if you get lost, just refer to the questions below.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/09/tunisian-national-dialogue…

1. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize this year?

2. Tell me what you think about this year's winner(s).

3. What do you think of the concept of a "Peace Prize"?

Task 3:

Search the websites below to find the Holy Grail of Nobel Prize info (at least for Mr. Shatto) and answer a few more questions.  You are almost done with your quest!

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/2015/

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/

1. Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature this year?

2. Has an American ever won the prize in Literature? Who?

3. Who else do you know that is on the list?

4. Why might these people be so important?  They sure ain't no

    Hunger Games authors.

5. I've read more than half of the Nobel Literature winners, and I'm  

    on a quest to read--wait, how many prizes since 1901 have there been--well, that many.

NOW!  CLICK ON THE EVALUATION TAB TO SEE YOUR RUBRIC AND THEN CONTINUE TO THE CONCLUSION TAB TO BE ALL DONE!!

WELCOME TO BONUS MATERIAL (i.e. Not required for your 95% / A)

I have created this Web Quest to guide you in taking ownership of understanding what is out there in the world.  To expand your understanding of Literature by exposing you to something that the world gets excited and interested over, the Nobel Prize (although the United States doesn't seem too excited about at times, in my opinion). 

But the real test of this method of teaching is if you are fascinated and want to learn more.  If you do, then go do your own research.  Write down the question you want to know about all of this stuff you are learning, and go find the answer.  I may have forced you on the path, but understanding how Literature, culture, history or even words shape our world...well, that is something only a life-long learner can answer.  Are you a life-long learner?  Will you continually seek betterment for yourself, your family, and ultimately for your God?  Extra Tasks:

1.  Ask the question and write is down for me (Question?  Confused? Watch the video and see if that helps.)

2. Find the answer.

3. Reflect on what all this has meant for you in understanding World Literature better and in a new way

Want to know more about teaching without a teacher?  (Well, sort of without a teacher, cause I'm guiding this.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbCpXwxmedo

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Organization Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. The information appears to be disorganized. 8) Amount of Information All topics are addressed and all questions answered with at least 4 sentences about each. All topics are addressed and most questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each. All topics are addressed, and most questions answered with 1 sentence about each. One or more topics were not addressed. Quality of Information Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. Sources All sources (information) are accurately documented in the desired format. All sources (information ) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format. All sources (information) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format. Some sources are not accurately documented. Internet Use Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites.  This is the rubric to help you prepare and show you what categories will be evaluated.

Evaluation Rubric

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You Have Almost Won the Prize!!

I know, I know...What could be next, right?  Pictures!!!  That's what!! 

I want you to find pictures and place them in your word Document.  Find 5 photos:

1. One of the Nobel Prize Medal in Literature

2. A Nobel Prize winner in Literature and Label him or her (Oh, and make him/her talk.  Tell me a quote they

    said.)

3. A picture of this year's winner

4. A Picture of the award being given out.

5. A Photo of this year's winner of another Nobel Prize in a different catagory besides literature.

AND YOU'RE DONE!!!!

CONGRATS!! And print this out or send it to me

jshatto@nampachristianschools.com