Introduction
This WebQuest is about identifying the key parts of a story such as characters and describing their actions, setting, and problem/solution.
Task
You are to follow the links and the instructions to answer questions about identifying and describing characters, identifying settings, and identifying the problem and how it was solved in multiple stories.
Process
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bptuYPvfgk
- 1. Who was the main character in Where The Wild Things Are?
- 2. How would you describe Max? What is he like?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1pwI31c2Hg
- 3. What was Pete The Cat doing in the story?
- 4. How did Pete The Cat feel?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jaEAVxl5Rk
- 5. What is the setting in The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvnrnPonhQc
- 6. What is the setting in Corduroy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmC1btSZP7U&t=33s
- 7. What was the problem in Green Eggs and Ham?
- 8. How did the problem get solved?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKxcjsmbxtk
- 9. What was one problem in The Cat in The Hat?
- 10. How did that problem get solved?
Evaluation
Each question is worth 1 point. For each correct answer, the student will earn 1 point, but there will be no penalty for wrong answers. The student can earn up to 10 points with an equivalent value of 100%.
Conclusion
The point of this WebQuest was to be able to identify and describe characters, identify setting, and identify problem/solution in multiple read-aloud style stories.
Credits
Teacher Page
8.1 With guidance and support, read or listen closely to: a. describe characters and their actions; b. compare characters’ experiences to those of the reader; c. describe setting; d. identify the problem and solution; and e. identify the cause of an event.