Introduction
During this Webquest you will put your knowledge to the test. You will be relating a book to the real world and you will also be reading some articles and discussing how they relate to the book. Be prepared to answer questions with deep thought, try to dig deep with your responses.
Task
Answer these following questions by using the websites provided on the next page:
- Compare and contrast modern day Iceland prisons to the prisons in the book. Keep in mind the time difference.
- What is witch craft? How is witchcraft used in the story?
- How are modern day women's rights different from the women's rights in the book?
- Using your knowledge of the book discuss a similar scenario that has or could happen in the real world. Use detail.
Quizlet:
After you have read the articles and answered the questions to the best of your ability have some fun and test your knowledge on quizlet. Play the games until you feel confident enough to take he test. The test will consist of information from the book and articles. Pay attention though some of the questions above are similar to some on the test.
Process
Step 1- Read the following article, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/i-deliberately-sent-myself-to-prison-in-iceland-they-didn-t-even-lock-the-cell-doors-there-a8622216.html , and answer question 1.
Step 2- Read the following article, https://www.siobhanjohnson.com/witchcraft-cornerstone/, and answer question 2.
Step 3- Read the following article, https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/gender-equality-in-iceland , and answer question 3.
Step 4- Use your knowledge to the best of your ability to answer question 4.
Step 4- Test your knowledge and do the Quizet specially made for the book 'Burial Rites' ( https://quizlet.com/_6p6dk9 ) Have some fun too and play the games.
Evaluation
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| Questions | Did not answer questions | Answered questions with little to no detail | Answer questions with a fair amount of detail | Fully answered all questions with detail. |
| Quizlet | Got a 50 or below on the test | Got a 60-70 on the test | Got a 80-90 on the test | Got a 100 on the test |
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have now fully completed this Web Quest! You have put your knowledge to the test by not only reading and answering questions with detail but also by connecting the book to the real world. Finding ways a book connects to the real world can often be challenging, but its always good to get some practice in. By doing this Web Quest you have furthered your knowledge on the main topics of women's rights, prison systems and witch craft.
Credits
- For a further discussion of the book by the author herself, Hannah Kent, watch this video:
- For an overall summary of the book check out this website: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/aug/31/burial-rites-hannah-kent-review