Introduction
Welcome to the Parts of Speech Webquest ! This is an opportunity for you to review what you have learned and hopefully have a little fun!
Words are everywhere. We use them everyday 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
Your goal with this webquest is to create a "cheat sheet" for yourself that contains the main aspects about the eight parts of speech in English (Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Pronoun, Preposition, Conjunction and Interjection). This webquest also allows you to strengthen your technology skills, exercise your creativity, practice your research skills, appreciate the complexity of the English language, experience the fun of language, and visit resource sites to discriminate between different parts of speech.
Process
1. Using Microsoft Word Program or any other word processor, elaborate a table like the one presented below:
| PARTS OF SPEECH | FUNCTION | EXAMPLE WORDS | EXAMPLE SENTENCE |
| NOUNS | |||
| PRONOUS | |||
| VERB | |||
| ADVERBS | |||
| ADJECTIVES | |||
| CONJUNCTIONS | |||
| INTERJECTIONS | |||
| PREPOSITIONS |
2. Then, using the sites shown below (you may not need them all, feel free to jump around the list), complete your table with the requested information.
3. Finally, send your document to the teacher´s e-mail (hdelotina74@gmail.com)
Evaluation
Your WebQuest will be graded using the following criteria:
| Punctuality | 20 % |
| Design | 20 % |
| Content | 60 % |
Conclusion
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!
Understanding the parts of speech in English grammar is very important because they have an important role to form a sentence so that it is coherent and in accordance with the grammar of the sentence.
Always keep in mind, that learning never stops!
Credits
Parts of Speech - from Yahooligans
Parts of Speech (Grammar Gorillas) - note the help definitions given. Practice on the sentences shown and feed the gorillas their lunch.
Parts of Speech (BrainPop) - play the movie, take the quiz.
Parts of Speech (HarcourtSchool) - multimedia grammar glossary; find the part of speech you'd like defined in the list at the left, then click it.
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