Introduction
I'm sure you know a lot more than I do about smartphones, so lets do a Webquest to confirm your thoughts and learn some more!
Task
Work in groups of 2/3, search and compare models and makes of smartphones and select relevant information. In the "Process" part you'll find the steps for the task and some links to useful websites that will help you.
Process
Use the webpages below to help you:
http://cell-phones.toptenreviews.com/smartphones/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s-review.html
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/compare-best-phones
http://www.phonearena.com/reviews
1. You should consider the following criteria:
- The most modern (design, features)
- The most reliable (battery life, internal specifications)
- The most useful (cameras, sync mode, opeartional system)
- The best cost-benefit (good value)
2. In groups read the reviews and compare opinions in the group. Ask the teacher if necessary.
3. Individually, make notes on the relevant findings and start to write a paragraph, in class, with the information collected. You also need to decide on the best smartphone to give as a gift for father's day, and support your choice.
4. Finish your writing at home, record it at the link below, follow the steps at Vocaroo and send it to my e-mail address: soeli.fortuna@satc.edu.br, for evaluation.
Evaluation
Evaluation rubrics:
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2.1 - 3 |
Student collected relevant information and is consistent in supporting his/her opinion. The grammar/vocabulary used is appropriate according to what they have been learning in previous lessons. |
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1.2 - 2 |
Student collected some relevant information and supports his/her opinion. The grammar/ vocabulary used is limited according to what they have been learning in previous lessons. |
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0 - 1 |
Student collected little information from the sources and isn’t very consistent in supporting his/her opinion. The grammar/ vocabulary used is poor according to what they have been learning in previous lessons. |
Conclusion
- With this activity students will have the opportunity to be guided to search the internet for a specific purpose. They will also learn how to make decisions based on good value, considering cost-benefit, express their opinion and justify their choices.