Introduction
We are going to start the novel "Warriors Don't Cry" this week. But first, I want you to complete this WebQuest so you understand the novel, time period, and author before we begin reading. Follow all the steps and write down what you find! ENJOY!
Task
Follow these steps and find the answer to each question. Please number them on your page:
1. What point of view is this story written in? Why do you think this POV is used for a story about racial struggles? Look at the first sentence of the book to help you: https://books.google.com/books?id=AyBalih7D40C&pg=PA1&lpg=PA1&dq=my+grandmother+india+always+said&source=bl&ots=Eb4LSqqI96&sig=R9aWZZfEiVoD57disteqxJNHXiw&hl=en&sa=X&ei=o72oVLKMJsGQyATBlYGgAw&ved=0CDQQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q&f=false
2. What kind of court case was Brown vs. Board of Education (local, state, surpreme court, etc)? http://www.oyez.org/cases/1950-1959/1952/1952_1/
3. What does the ruling for Brown vs. Board of Education mean? Put it into TWO sentences in your own words. http://www.oyez.org/cases/1950-1959/1952/1952_1/
4. Give at least TWO examples for each of these questions: How have things changed from the times of segregation to now? What has not changed?
5. Go to this website and complete the anticipation guide http://s.spachman.tripod.com/Warriors/assignment1.htm
6. List THREE important facts about the author that probably lead to her writing this book. The author is Melba Pattillo Beals. Try this website: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2871700015.html
7. Finally, complete a K-W-L chart for this book. What did you learn about it from today's WebQuest? What do you want to know? What did you already know about this book or time period? Put at least three things in each column. Here is what a K-W-L chart looks like: http://creately.com/diagram/example/h0ja3vul1/KWL+Chart+Template+%28A4%29
Evaluation
10 points per question. If some of the questions have more parts, it is ten points per part!
7 points for correct answer, 1 point for complete sentences, 2 points for correct grammar and spelling.
Conclusion
Now you know more about this novel and you are prepared to read it.
Turn your paper in to the bin on your way out!