Introduction
Welcome to Ruined. This novel is filled with magic, mystery, tragedy, death, and perhaps a bit of romance. Although, this romance is forbidden and dangerous if anyone would find out about it.
Watch the trailer below to get started.
Task
The goal for today is to learn about the background knowledge of the book and prepare you for the upcoming unit. The book, though not directly mentioned, is set in a medieval-esque time period where horseback and carriages are the main source of travel and wars were fought with sword and shield. We'll look back at that time period and then make educated guesses on what we think will happen in the novel. There are only ten questions so this should only take you 20-ish minutes. Go get started!!!
Process
Follow the link and answer the following questions:
https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/
1) What time period was considered the Medieval Ages?
https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/10-dangers-of-the-medieval-period/
1) What horrible disease arrived in Europe in 1348?
2) Due to this, what was the average life expectancy of people during this time?
3) Famine was a serious problem during the Medieval Ages, what two things were the main contributors to the Great Famine of the 14th century?
4) What was it called when disputes between families lasted generations and were very evident?
Evaluation
In the kingdom of Ruina, the Ruined are a group of people who have special powers like strength, ability to control the elements, and speed. They are also marked by patterns on their skin. The more markings they have, the more powerful they are.
But the people of the neighboring kingdom of Lera want to destroy those powers and therefore the two kingdoms are at war.
Em is the daughter of the most powerful Ruined queen but she herself has no powers, and no markings, setting her apart from her family and her people. But what she does have is plan.
After her parents were brutally murdered and her sister captured by Lera, her goal is revenge—and to bring the Ruined people back to glory.
The plan is simple.
- Murder the princess who is betrothed to the prince of Lera.
- Assume her identity
- Marry the prince
- Take down Lera from within.
Everything is going according to plan, until Em gets to know the prince and her rage-filled heart begins to soften. With the fate of her people on the line, falling in love could mean losing it all.
Em knows she has to keep her enemies close, but how will she get inside their heads without letting them inside her heart?
"http://www.epicreads.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ruined-by-amy-tintera/"
1) Do you think there is a limit to the magic that a Ruined can perform?
2) Do you think the plague will have an impact on the novel?
3) Will Em fall for the prince of Lera?
4) Will she be discovered by the kingdom of Lera?
5) Will she find her sister?
Conclusion
Now, submit the WebQuest, read the book, and enjoy the following six weeks!!!