Introduction
Your task will be to create a Webquest of your own for a classmate to complete.
You'll have two periods to develop your Webquest, and then one period in which you'll get to complete a classmate's Webquest.
Task
The Webquest will focus on exploring the life and works of author of your choosing and identifying resources for your classmate to use in their research of the author.
It'll be challenging, as the focus of the task is your ability to independently learn a new skill- learning to use the Webquest developer.
You'll get to put your teacher hat on and use your Webquest to develop a lesson that you would find interesting/ enjoyable.
Process
Author- Markus Zusak
To familiarise yourself with the international bestselling author, Markus Zusak, begin by watching the video and identifying three key takeaways about Zusak's attitude towards failure.
His most successful work, 'The Book Thief' is an international bestseller and was adapted into a wildly successful film. However, it was one of his first works, 'Fighting Ruben Wolfe' that gained him national attention. The novel is studied is many Secondary Colleges around Australia.
Give the novel 'Fighting Ruben Wolfe' the attention it deserves and design a new cover to the book.
Write a biography of Zusak's life using only newspaper articles.
Evaluation
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CATEGORY |
Exceeds the Standard (A) |
Meets the Standard (B-C) |
Does Not Meet the Standard (D-F) |
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The Failurist
_____/10 points |
The response identified more than three interesting aspects of the TEDtalk. |
The response identified three interesting aspects of the TEDtalk. |
The response identified less than three interesting aspects of the TEDtalk. |
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Cover Artwork
_____/20 points
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The new cover design demonstrates a high level of understanding about the novel’s themes and draws upon them for the artwork through use of colour and imagry. |
The new cover design draws upon some aspects of the novel’s plot and demonstrates some drawing skills. |
The new cover design is based upon the title of the book and uses ballpoint pen for the artwork. |
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Biography
_____/30 points |
A meaningful and in-depth biography of Markus Zusak has been provided and demonstrates a high level of research. The biography also draws upon the TEDtalk. |
There is some research demonstrated and a competent biography has been provided. |
A biography has been provided using information from Wikipedia. |
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Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)
_____/20 points
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Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Writer makes several errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Conclusion
When finished, answer the following questions:
1. Why did Markus Zusak become a writer?
2. What was the core message behind 'Fighting Ruben Wolfe?'
3. What is Markus Zusak currently working on?
Credits
Writer: Nate Clarke
Designer: Nate Clarke
IT Specialist: Nate Clarke
Caterer: Nate Clarke
Nap Supervisor: Nate Clarke
No animals were harmed in the production of this Webquest.
Dedicated to Nate Clarke and his inspiring teaching.