Reading Comprehension

Introduction

This WebQuest is designed for 3rd students. It is identifying, creating, and answering questions about certain literary devices of a self-chosen book to better understand the overall purpose of the book. 

Who is the main character(s)? What is the major conflict(s)? What are the major theme(s)? These are three questions you should be thinking about when you are reading a book. Now it’s your turn to find a book that interests you. Go explore the unknown world through books! Yay!

 

Task

As a team, you and your group will work together to answer the three major questions that relate to your reading project. 

First, you and your group will choose a book. 

  The self-chosen book needs to be nonfiction (not a true story). Remember to work together to choose a book. 

Second, you and your group will answer the three questions. 

  1. Who is the main character(s)?

  2. What is the major conflict(s)?

  3. What are the major theme(s)?

Third, you and your group will use a table to collect your information 

Lastly, you and your group will create a Powerpoint presentation that displays your answers to the following questions.

Process

  1. First, you’ll be assigned to a group of 4 students

  2. Second, you and your group will navigate different websites and applications to choose a book 

Here are some helpful websites and applications you can use to help you choose a book.  

https://storylineonline.net/library/

https://www.readinga-z.com/close-reading/close-read-passages/

https://www.k5learning.com/reading-comprehension-worksheets/third-grade-3/childrens-stories

 

https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/

https://www.farfaria.com/

 

  1. Once you’ve chosen a book, you and your group will need to identify the character(s), conflict(s), and theme(s). 

Types of Conflict: 

Character vs. Character: Central character is fighting against an another character

Ex. Rumpelstiltskin vs. Queen 

Character vs. Self: Central character is fighting against him or herself

Ex. The Queen had to decide whether to give Rumpelstiltskin her daughter or to save her life. 

Character vs. Society: Central character is fighting against a law, tradition, or institution. 

Character vs. Nature: Central character is fighting against the forces of nature

Ex. The Queen was fighting against time to save her daughter from Rumpelstiltskin 

Character vs. Technology: Central character is fighting against technological forces

Examples of Themes: love, power, responsibility, good vs. evil, loneliness, and etc. 

 

  1. Next, you and your group will create a table similar to the one I have created for you and fill it in with your questions and answers. 

 

Major Character(s) 

Question about the  Major Character

Answer to the Question

Major Conflict(s)

Question about the  Major Conflict

Answer to the Question

Major Themes(s) 

Question about the  Major Conflict

Answer to the Question

Rumpelstiltskin

Who is Rumpelstiltskin? 

He was a trickster and able to use his magical powers to make gold from straw. 

Character v. Character

Why is the Queen trying to save her child?

The queen must save her child from Rumpelstiltskin because it’s her child 

Responsibility

Who is a“great” example of Responsibility? 

How are they “responsible”? 

The King 

The King had to keep his promise to marry the Miller’s daughter.
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 

  1. You and your group will create a PowerPoint presentation showcasing your results and turn it in 

Turn-in Form

  1. Lastly, when you and your group is not presenting, you will individually fill out a form answering the three questions about other book presentations. 

Form

Remember to cite your sources. 

Evaluation

Evaluation (Group) 

 

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

 

Spelling and Grammar

 

 

Many grammatical and spelling errors

Few errors

Only one or two errors

Spelling and Grammar was perfect

  

Presentation and Creativity 

Messy presentation and no illustrations

An almost organized presentation with few to none illustrations

Organized presentation with almost appropriate illustrations

Well organized presentation with appropriate illustrations

  

Timeliness

Over a week late 

A week late

A day to two late

Handed in on time 

  

Task Completed 

No questions were answered and there is no understanding of literary devices

Some of the questions are answered and there is some understanding of the literary devices.

Most of the questions are answered. There is an understanding of literary devices. 

All appropriate questions are answered. There is a clear understanding of literary devices. 

  

Research and References

None of the references and research  were listed in a format. 

Some of the references and research  were listed in a format. 

Most of the references and research  were listed in an appropriate format. 

All references and research  were listed in an appropriate format. 

  

Conclusion

I hope that you enjoyed your reading project. Answering the three questions has made all of you better readers. Reading is Fun! Always remember to have fun when you are reading. 

Share what you have learned with your friends and family. Quiz them and see if they know the answers. You are helping them also become better readers. 

If you enjoyed the reading project, I highly recommend that you continue reading as many books you enjoy. Continue asking questions about the books you read in the future or in different subjects and try to figure them out.

Credits

This Webquest was created using Create Webquest

And WebQuest.org

 

http://webquest.org/index.php

 

References Used: 

https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/free-reading-worksheets/types-of-conflict-worksheets/