Introduction
For this assignment, you are a news reporter. You have been asked to report a story on two dogs named Beau and Zoe. In your report, you have to give your opinion on which dog is smarter. In order to make your decision, you need to research these two dogs and find out how they are alike and how they are different. This information will help you decide which dog is the best.
Task
Task 1:
Your first step as a news reporter is to do your research. Under the PROCESS tab you will find the links to the articles on the two dogs. Read these articles, paying attention to how the dogs are alike and how they are different.
Task 2:
Once you have done your research, your next step is to analyze your findings. To do this, you will create a Venn Diagram to oraganize what you know. Remember to make a Venn Diagram, you draw two circles that overlap. In the circles you will write how the dogs are different (contrasting), and in the overlapping section of the circles, you will write how the dogs are the same (comparing). You need to include at least three things that are alike and three things that are different.
Task 3:
After you have organized your reserach into a Venn Diagram, you need to decide which dog you think is the smartest. You will write a paragraph of at least three sentences that tells which dog you think is best and why. Be sure to include the facts from your Venn Diagram that prove why the dog you picked is the smartest.
Process
Here is the article on Zoe:
http://www.dogonews.com/2008/12/3/deaf-dalmation-learns-sign-language
Here is the article on Beau:
http://www.dogonews.com/2011/9/6/dont-waste-my-time-on-sit-and-rollover…
Remember to read these articles and then complete the Venn Diagram. You can reread the articles as many times as you want as you fill out the Venn Diagram.
Evaluation
Task 2 (Venn Diagram) will be graded by a rubric.
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Venn Diagram |
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Organization |
The information is organized into a Venn Diagram that is drawn correctly, with two circles that overlap. The information is displayed in the diagram correctly. |
The information is organized into a Venn Diagram that is drawn mostly correct, with few errors in the layout and how the information is displayed. |
The information is displayed in an organized format, but is not shown using a Venn Diagram. |
The information is not organized. |
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Comparing |
The student lists at least three ways that the dogs are alike. |
The student lists at least two ways that the dogs are alike. |
The student lists at least one way that the dogs are alike. |
The student does not list any ways that the dogs are alike. |
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Contrasting |
The student lists at least three ways that the dogs are different. |
The student lists at least two ways that the dogs are different. |
The student lists at least one way that the dogs are different. |
The student does not list any ways that the dogs are different. |
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Neatness |
The Venn Diagram is neat and legible. |
The Venn Diagram is mostly legible, and neat. |
The Venn Diagram is barely legible and not neat. |
The Venn Diagram is not legible and not neat. |
Conclusion
As a reporter, you have had the opportunity to learn about some amazing dogs. You also had the opportunity to use your own amazing skills to compare and contrast them. Both dogs were smart, but with your awesome comparing and contrasting abilities, you are even smarter!
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This webquest was created by Lee Ann Landis.