Introduction
Christmas isn't all about presents and twinkling lights. It is a season of kindness, empathy and love.
Together we will delve into stories, analyze videos and create something meaningful to celebrate the Christmas Spirit.
So, the Big Question is..... "What does the true Christmas Spirit mean and how can we embrace it through our actions?
Task
In this WebQuest, you will explore the deeper meaning of the Christmas Spirit through articles, videos, and activities.
1. Watch Apple's Stop-Motion Video entitled "Fuzzy Feelings.
2. Read an online article from Untangld and explore how Apple incorporated storytelling and technology in its video.
3. Watch the storytelling video "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and observe how the hero transforms and adopts the Christmas Spirit.
4. Compare the two videos.
5. Work as a team and write a Letter to Santa.
6. Reward: We make Christmas ornaments from recyclable materials, inspired by the Apple video.
For our lesson we will also use interactive tools like:
Padlet: Where you will post your points of view
Kahoot: Where I will prepare some quiz-based activities
Wordwall: Where we will practice vocabulary
Quizmaker: Where I will prepare some Reading Comprehension Questions.
Process
Preparation Stage:
Step 1:Log in to Padlet and answer the following questions:
What does the Christmas Spirit mean to you?
Is it just about presents or is it something more meaningful?
How do you express the Christmas Spirit?
Link: https://padlet.com/sozamouzaki/the-christmas-spirit-ix7y5dsrudntt0l2
Implementation Stage:
Step 2: Watch the video Fuzzy Feelings by Apple and observe how the characters express the Christmas Spirit through small actions of kindness
Step 3: Answer the questions of the Quizmaker
https://take.quiz-maker.com/QPCDTFK8M
Step 4: Read an article about the Fuzzy Feelings video.
https://untangld.co/editorial/a-look-at-apples-fuzzy-feelings-advert/
Step 5: Access the Wordwall link and work on the interactive activities assigned.
https://wordwall.net/resource/82502190
https://wordwall.net/resource/82502765
Step 6: Watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Step 7: Complete a Kahoot quiz based on the audiobook
https://kahoot.it/challenge/0115108?challenge-id=68bb513d-53e1-4fe7-9da9-dae689876be7_1732302430946
Step 8: Discuss in Groups
1. What changed the Grinch's perspective
2. What do the charactes in the Apple video do to show kindness?
3. What makes the Apple video effective as an advertisement?
4. What is similar about the messages in both videos?
Step 9: Group Activity
Write a letter to Santa asking for symbolic gifts that promote love and kindness
Reward Activity
Step 10:
Create a Christmas decoration using recycled materials inspired by the values in the stories
Evaluation
You will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Each criterion is rated on a scale of 1-5:
1 = Needs Improvement, 2 = Fair, 3 = Satisfactory, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent.
- Participation in Activities
- Comprehension of Content
- Collaboration
- Effort
- Letter Presentation
- Analysis and Comparison
Total: _ / 30
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing this WebQuest!
Through this journey, you have explored the deeper meaning of the Christmas Spirit by engaging with online material, creative tasks, and meaningful discussions. You’ve seen how small acts of kindness can bring joy, how empathy and love transcend material gifts, and how creativity can make a lasting impact.
Congratulations!!!
Credits
This WebQuest was designed and developed by Mouzaki Soza, incorporating various interactive tools and multimedia to enhance learning and engagement.
Special thanks to the following resources and contributors:
"A Look at Apple's Fuzzy Feelings" - Published by Untangld
"Fuzzy feelings" video by Apple
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Audiobook Narrated by Dr. Seuss
Interactive Tools: Padlet, Quizmaker, Wordwall, Kahoot.