Webquest for Content

Introduction

Webquest

They are a great way to allow students to have contact and try to figure out a new topic, prior to the explanation given by the teacher.

Task

  • You will understand the difference between Present Perfect and Past Simple.

  • You will come up with a definition about both tenses to later discuss with your classmates. 

  • In pairs you will create an infographic explaining the difference between Present Perfect and Past Simple.

Process

  1. Watch the video and take to be used on the infographic.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppFv1hlMHjI&t=18s

  2.  Look at the explanation given on this website and complete 2 exercises at the bottom. https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/present-perfect-or-past-simple.html

Evaluation

Criterion

(Score 0 if element is absent)

Below Expectations

(1)

Meets Expectations

(2)

Exceeds Expectations

(3)

Score

Identify each grading element or criterion (example of a criterion element and descriptors follow below)

Describe typical problems, weaknesses, or errors that characterize student work that does not meet expectations for the assignment.

Describe characteristics of student work that meet expectations for quality on this criterion.

Describe characteristics of student work that make a submission stand out as exemplary work.

 

Use of evidence to support assertions

Assertions based on personal opinion only.  Assertions are based on empty citations:  citation information is given as support for an assertion but no information is provided about the content of the cited work or how or why the cited work/author supports the assertion made.  Factual errors:  the cited work does not actually support the assertion made in the assignment and/or is described inaccurately.

Assertions are supported with appropriate evidence.  Appropriate evidence includes an interpretation of empirical data, description of arguments and evidence presented in a scholarly source that supports the assertion (with appropriate citation of the source).   Evidence provided in support of an argument is described and interpreted correctly.

Assertions supported with evidence (as described in meets expectations).  Assertions are supported with multiple sources of evidence based on primary sources.  When relevant, opposing positions are considered and arguments discounting these positions are supported with relevant scholarly evidence.  Synthesizes evidence to draw new, relevant, logical inferences.

 

 

Criterion 2

 

Descriptions of typical problems

Descriptions of expectations for this criterion for the assignment

Descriptions of qualities that characterize exemplary work

 

 

Criterion 3

 

Descriptions of typical problems

Descriptions of expectations for this criterion for the assignment

Descriptions of qualities that characterize exemplary work

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

Conclusion

After completing this assignment, briefly describe what you liked, what you found difficult and easy, what would you like to review?