Introduction
In order to refresh and practice research skills you will be researching some holidays from different countries and cultures.
Task
Your task is to visit each of the provided links. You will read the information provided and answer research questions. You will create a properly formatted works cited page using Easy Bib.
Process
- Copy and paste the questions below into a Word doc. You will need to paste the questions FOUR times.
Holiday Name?
What is the purpose of or reason for the celebrating the holiday?
When/where/how did the holiday originate?
Where is the holiday celebrated today?
Who celebrates the holiday? (a particular religion or group of people?)
How is the holiday celebrated? What are the custioms associaed with it? (things like songs, food, gift giving, costumes, etc.)
2. Visit each site listed below and read to locate answers to the research questions. Do not copy and paste the information. Paraphrase!!
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/diwali/
http://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/102911/jewish/What-Is-Hanukkah.htm
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/kwanzaa1.html
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/517701/St-Lucias-Day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dongzhi_Festival
3. Go to Easybib by clicking on the link below. Use the template to cite each website. Create and print an MLA format works cited page.
http://www.easybib.com/mla-format/website-citation
Evaluation
Print out your completed question page and your works cited page. Turn in to the basket.