Introduction
by wesam alnemnem
Through this WebQuest, you will get experience speaking with people who are native speakers of English. You will be able to utilize all of the grammar concepts and vocabulary words that you have been studying. Introduction I'm sure you are tired of studying the same grammar points over and over again, memorizing vocabulary words that you never get to use. Through this WebQuest, you will be able to use your English in an interactive way and also learn about the culture of an English-speaking country. In addition, you will make a friend who is a native English speaker.
Task
First, you will make a group of three people. Together, you will decide what English-speaking country you want to learn more about. Then, you will all research about the country. Next, you will find a person from that country on PenPalWorld.com and write to them. After you get the answers to the questions you have asked and have written to your new friend a few times, you will all make a PowerPoint presentation together comparing each of your lives to the life of your new friend. You will also present any new and exciting things that you learned from your friend, and tell why you found them exciting. You should keep communicating with your Pen Pal as a way to use your English and learn about other cultures.
Process
1. First, you will make a group of three people. 2. Next, you will choose and English-speaking country (and state or area, if you choose large country). 3. Each person will choose a research topic (i.e. food, school, sports, holidays, festivals, history. politics, etc.) and research about their topie in the country and area that your group has chosen. 4. You will share your topic with the rest of your group and brainstorm questions that you would aII ike to know about your country of choice. Each person should have 2 questions that they would like to ask. 5. You will register on PenPalWorld.com and search for a person from the country and area that you have chosen. If you can, try to find someone who is almost the s ame a ge as you. 6. You will write a letter to the person that you have chosen. If you need help, please ask your teacher. Each person should contribute one paragraph to the letter. You do not need to ask all of your questions in the first letter. Ask one or two questions at first and then wait for a reply.
Conclusion
| unacceptable | Acceptable | Amazing | score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research | You have not researched your topic at all. | You have only looked at one source, show very little knowledge of your subject. | You have looked at 4+ different sources. You are very knowledgeable on your subject | |
| Communication | You have not mailed anyone from PenPalWorld.com | You have sent one mail to a person from PenPalWorld.com | You have sent three or more mails to your friend from PenPalWorld.com | |
| presentation | PowerPoint with only basic information, no pictures or animations, no creativity. Little to no preparation for the speech. | PowerPoint with 1-2 pictures, no animations. Everyone has practiced separately once. Can say their own part but transitions are not practiced. | Interesting PowerPoint and speech. You have practiced as a group several times. Multiple pictures, animations, and different types of media used in the Powerpoint. | |
| Thoughtfulness | All information is only copied then pasted from the internet and mails. | You show a shallow understanding of the information, and compare or contrast the information from your friend to the research you did or your own life. | You show a deep understanding of the information, and you compare and contrast the information from your friend to the research that you did and your own life. Then, you add in extra information that you learned from your new friend. |
Credits
Conclusion
Congratulations!
You have finished your WebQuest, and made a new friend in an English-speaking country. What did you learn about the country that your friend lives in? What did you learn about the people that the other groups presented about? Do you think that you could ever live in an English-speaking country? Keep in contact with your new friend and maybe someday you can go visit them, but for now you can at least practice your English in a natural way.
Teacher Page
My names : wesam alnemnem
I am studying English education at the Islamic university.
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