Introduction
Good day grade 8s. I welcome you to your first English WebQuest. In this quest, we will look at parts of speech. What are the eight parts of speech? What are their functions in the English language?
Words are everywhere. We use them every day and it is important that we know how to use them correctly. The parts of speech are essential building blocks of the English language. Each part has its own function and importance in the English grammar.
Task
In this task you are required to work individually in the quiz, then in a group of 4 when creating the poster. For the quiz you will get your mark obtained right after you have completed and submitted the quiz. For the poster you will be marked according to a rubric.
Complete the 10 question quiz over parts of speech found at the link below. After you have completed the quiz, with your group, create a poster with images and texts to describe the eight parts of speech along with example. Poster will be presented in front of the class.
Process
Click on the provided links below about the different parts of speech you will also discover the meaning behind and uses that you were not aware of for parts of speech. Be sure to take notes! This will help you as you go about learning the different parts of speech.
1. Watch the following videos in order to get an idea of the eight parts of speech and their uses.
2. Using the links provided below, research through the different sites in order to be able to understand and answer the basic questions on parts of speech and be able to answer and get 100% on the quiz.
http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/tips/sentence/index.htm
http://eslus.com/LESSONS/GRAMMAR/POS/pos.htm
3. complete the 10 question quiz over parts of speech found at the link below.
https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/parts-of-speech-quiz.htm
4. Using a cardboard, learners will elaborate a poster with images and words in which they illustrate the eight parts of speech. Be Creative, use colorful pictures, and have fun.
5. Then, using the poster created, learners will present it to their classmates.
6. Posters will be turned in to the teacher for them to be posted on the bulletin board.
Evaluation
Group Presentation Rubric
Names: ___________________________
Date: ____________________________
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Exemplary (5-0 marks) |
Accomplished (5-0 marks) |
Developing (5-0 marks) |
Beginning (5-0 mark) |
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Time Limit
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Students' presentation is within the allocated time and each student got 2 mins to speak. | Each student part of the presentation is within 1 min and the whole group presentation is within 2 mins of the allotted time. | The student part of the presentation is less than 1 min and the whole group presentation is less than the time allotted. | All members of the group did not present and the whole group presentation was less than the time limit. |
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Cooperation
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Presenters worked together as a team, providing effective transitions to next/previous speaker, or making reference to next/previous topics. | Evidence of teamwork; transitions make to next/previous speaker or topic. | Some evidence of teamwork: some transitions made to next/previous speaker or topic. | No evidence of teamwork; no transitions made to next/previous speaker or topic. |
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Organization
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A strong and engaging introduction provides an overview of the presentation, presentation supports introduction; pictures used appropriately with examples. | The introduction provides an overview of the presentation; the presentation supports the introduction and ends with an appropriate conclusion. | Some overview is given; the connection between the introduction and the presentation is sometimes unclear, the conclusion is limited. | The introduction does not give an overview, the organization is unclear, or the presentation ends without a conclusion. |
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Content
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The content throughout the presentation is well researched and presented succinctly; the presentation is well prepared and has obviously been rehearsed. | The content is presented succinctly for the most part. Research and preparation are evident. | The content shows problems with research and succinct presentation; more preparation of the material is necessary. | The presentation of the content is disjointed and incoherent; with little to no evidence of preparation. |
Conclusion
After watching the videos, researching on the different websites provided and doing the quiz and creating a poster, learners will be able to use the different parts of speech.
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Well done! You have completed the Parts of Speech WebQuest! But remember, no matter how much you learn, there is still so much more to know!
For continue learning about the parts of speech, you can learn by yourself from any other source that you can find.
Always keep in mind, that learning never stops!
Credits
REFERENCES
Images:
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R6f46e72d5876e18987e15333420e3a4e?rik=V6EO%2bFbuhCbtEA&pid=ImgRaw (Image on the introduction)
https://www.createwebquest.com/sites/default/files/images/images_0_26.jpg ( Image on the task section)
YouTube videos on parts of speech:
Research links:
http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/tips/sentence/index.htm
http://eslus.com/LESSONS/GRAMMAR/POS/pos.htm
Quiz:
https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/parts-of-speech-quiz.htm
Teacher Page
The parts of speech are the building blocks of sentences. It is impossible to write grammatically correct sentences without knowing at least some of the them. Knowing all of the parts of speech can help advance your writing skills and prevent them from plateauing.