After Tupac and D Foster

Introduction

Jacqueline Woodson wrote the book After Tupac and D Foster in 2008. This novel won a Newberry Medal honor in 2009, the American Library Association Award, as well as the Josette Frank Award in 2009 as well. The fiction book contains details of the late rapper's life and the events leading up to his death in the late 1990s. Jacqueline has written other books geared towards teens and young adults. Some of her best knows books include Miracle's Boys, Brown Girl Dreaming, and Show Way.

Task

Your task is to find out about the author of the book we will read next, After Tupac and D Foster. Her name is Jacqueline Woodson and she is from Columbus, Ohio. In addition to a brief background of the author, you will also look into why she wrote this book. 

In addition, you will research Tupac and his history, who he was, and facts about his life. 

At the end of your webquest, you will be asked to present the information you have found. We would like for you to include some predictions about the book and the characters you will meet.

For example: 

  • What do you think will happen in the novel?
  • What characters do you think will have relationships with one another?
  • How will you make this book important to you, how will you immerse yourself in Woodson's novel?
Process

Visit the following sites ONLY and take notes on the questions listed:

Site #1: http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/woodson

  • Is this a credible source?
  • What did you learn about Jacqueline Woodson?
  • What questions do you still have about the author?

Site #2: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/after-tupac-and-d-foster#cart/cleanup

  • Is this a credible source?
  • What genre is this book?
  • What are the themes and topics that are presented in this book?
  • What is the plot of this book?

Site #3: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/contributor/jacqueline-woodson

  • Is this a credible source?
  • What did you learn about Jacqueline Woodson?

Site #4: http://www.kidzworld.com/article/25421-tupac-shakur-bio

  • Is this a credible source?
  • Who is Tupac?
  • What happened throughout Tupac's life? (You could create a timeline!)
Evaluation

You will evaluted on the following for your presentation: 

(on a scale of 1-3 for each section: 1=little to no knowledge, 2= moderate knowledge, 3=expert)

-accuracy of content

-creativity of presentation

-group cooperation

-class' motivation to read the book

Conclusion

We hope you want to read this book! It will be a great read for the class. Jacqueline Woodson worked very hard on this book, so let's work very hard to read it well and thoroughly! 

Credits

Site #1: http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/woodson

Site #2: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/after-tupac-and-d-foster#cart/cleanup

Site #3: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/contributor/jacqueline-woodson

Site #4: http://www.kidzworld.com/article/25421-tupac-shakur-bio

Teacher Page

The sites below will be used for the teacher's use to gain content knowledge about the author and tupac and to guide students webquests. 

Site #1: http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/woodson

Site #2: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/after-tupac-and-d-foster#cart/cleanup

Site #3: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/contributor/jacqueline-woodson

Site #4: http://www.kidzworld.com/article/25421-tupac-shakur-bio