What's Shaking with Shakur

Introduction

Hey, readers!

Have you ever heard a rap song?

Do you like stories about people who overcome obstacles?

WE HAVE THE PERFECT BOOK FOR YOU: After Tupac and D. Foster

Let's learn more about the book!

Task

Follow this Webquest to learn facts about Tupac, D. Foster, and J Woodson. We will use these facts to help us during our reading!

 

Process

Break down into groups of four:

Links on Tupac: Use these links to answer the questions below

-Where was Tupac born?

-How old was he when he died?

-How did he die?

-What was his career?

http://www.biography.com/people/tupac-shakur-206528#controversy

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/tupac-shakur/biography

Links on J Woodson: Use these links to answer the questions below

-Who is J Woodson?

-Where is she from?

-Why did she write this book?

-How many books has she written?

http://www.jacquelinewoodson.com/

http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/woodson

Links on D. Foster: Use these links to answer the questions below

-Who is D Foster?

-Is it a real or fictional person?

-What is D. Foster's relation to Tupac?

-How does D Foster play a role in the book?

http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-after-tupac-and-d-foster/characters…

http://www.teenreads.com/reviews/after-tupac-d-foster

Evaluation

 

3

2

1

Total

Content

Facts are accurate; it is evident that the students have learned about the characters and author.

Facts are mostly accurate, but have some mistakes. The students have the general idea about the characters and author.

There is little accuracy to the facts, the students have not learned about the characters and author.

 

Technology Use

Successfully used the provided internet links to find the information, did not get off task

Used the provided internet links, but was off task looking at something different

Did not use the provided internet links and surfed the web instead

 

Teamwork

Student was an engaged partner, worked efficiently with their group, and listened to others.

Student was an engaged partner, but had trouble working efficiently or listening to their group.

The student was disengaged and did not cooperate with their partners.

 

Conclusion

Great job!! You've completed the webquest!!!

You are now ready to read After Tupac and D Foster

Credits

Bio. Tupac Shakur. Accessed 2/22/16. http://www.biography.com/people/tupac-shakur 206528#controversy

Rolling Stone. Tupac Shakur Biography. Accessed 2/22/16. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/tupac-shakur/biography

Jacqueline Woodson. Accessed 2/22/16. http://www.jacquelinewoodson.com/

Reading Rockets. A video interview with Jacqueline Woodson. Accessed 2/22/16. http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/woodson

Book Rags. After Tupac and D Foster Characters. Accessed 2/22/16. http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-after-tupac-and-d-foster/characters…

Teen Reads. Review: After Tupac and D Foster. Accessed 2/22/16. http://www.teenreads.com/reviews/after-tupac-d-foster