Women of the Century (by Ayagan A)

Introduction

The 20th century witnessed the rise of remarkable women who made significant contributions to society. In this WebQuest, English language learners will explore the lives and achievements of remarkable women from the 20th century. Through engaging tasks, students will improve their English skills while learning about inspiring women.

Task

  • Task 1: Exploring Biographies

    • Objective: Learn about the selected women's lives and contributions.
    • Instructions: Choose one woman from the provided list. Research her biography in English using online resources. Summarize her life and achievements in English, and prepare a brief presentation.

  • Task 2: Discussing Impact

    • Objective: Reflect on the significance of the women's contributions.
    • Instructions: Share your findings with a partner. Discuss the impact of your chosen woman in English. Share your partner's findings with the class.

  • Task 3: Creative Expression

    • Objective: Express understanding creatively in English.
    • Instructions: Choose a creative format (art, poetry, or storytelling) to showcase what you've learned about the woman you researched. Present your creation in English.
Process

Process:

  1. Choose a Woman: Select one woman from the list (e.g., Marie Curie, Maya Angelou).
  2. Research: Explore English language resources (biographies, articles, videos) to gather information.
  3. Summarize: Write a summary of the woman's life and achievements in English.
  4. Discussion: Partner with a classmate to discuss your findings in English.
  5. Creative Expression: Choose a creative method to present what you've learned.
Evaluation

Evaluation:

  • Task 1: 20 points

    • Research and summary quality: 10 points
    • Presentation quality: 10 points

  • Task 2: 10 points

    • Contribution to discussion: 5 points
    • Reflection on partner's findings: 5 points

  • Task 3: 20 points

    • Creativity and effort: 10 points
    • Presentation quality: 10 points

 

Conclusion

By completing these tasks, you've explored the lives of inspiring women and improved your English skills. You've learned about their remarkable contributions to society and shared your knowledge with your classmates.

 

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