Introduction
This webquest was designed as a culminating activity on the novel FREAK THE MIGHTY. Students use this inquiry-based tool to enhance their understanding of the novel and the various concepts discussed throughout.
Introduction
You will embark upon a quest using technology that will take you into, through, and beyond Freak the Mighty. Through this WebQuest, you will discover the meaning of true friendship,recognize the worth in all people, and the importance of positive self concept as you gain a deeper understanding of our characters.
Task
For this journey, you will be required to complete many tasks in order to slay 4 dragons!
At each step in the process, you will either watch videos or search websites to conduct your research. At the end of the WebQuest, you will create a poster to display your new knowledge. You will also create a Works Cited page to cite your sources.
Process
Process
Dragon #1
Be sure you complete ALL tasks!
Task 1:
In FREAK THE MIGHTY, Kevin has a genetic abnormality called Morquio Syndrome. After consulting the following web page, make a list of any symptoms or complications that Freak exhibited.
Click Here for Explanation of Morquio Syndrome
Additional Links:
http://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/morquio-syndrome#.Vr4HWk32bct
http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/m/morquio_syndrome/symptoms.htm#symptom_list
Kevin's Symptoms of Morquio Syndrome:
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Task 2:
You have just researched Morquio Syndrome. Now you will click on the link below to view the story of Morquio Syndrome patients to see how this disease affects people of varying ages. These patients have different variations of the disease. There are four videos; you may choose any two to watch.
Videos of Patients
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piUnCJLActg
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XCaJo049Aw
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13uWQEvfCjo
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ2a2XRyXuo
Please list the names of the patients whose videos you chose to watch and one new thing you learned about Morquio Syndrome from watching this video.
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Task 3:
Max has a learning disability. Look at this list of learning disabilities. Which warning signs do you see in Max? Which learning disability do you think he might have?
http://ldaamerica.org/types-of-learning-disabilities/
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Task 4:
Paste this on your poster board!
Dragon #2
Task 1:
Freak and Max refer often to the quests of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. To complete this task, you will journey to the land of King Arthur to better understand the significance of these quests.
Use the following websites to research these topics:
1. Chivalry - {everyone will research this topic} - Click HERE for additional information
2. Guinevere
3. King Arthur - Click HEREfor additional information
4. Excalibur
5. The Knights of the Round Table
{Note: You MUST research chivalry, then you must choose one more topicfrom the above list. Therefore, you will search TWO items from the list of topics.}
Make sure you remember to cite each source by completing an Online Source Card for each website. This is step 1 to citing sources!.
Use EasyBib to cite your sources.
Task 2:
The knights were said to wear an emblem. Learn about the emblem at the website below; then, draw an emblem for Kevin and the knights of his round table. Explain what each piece of the emblem represents.
http://www.kingarthursknights.com/knights/default.asp
Paste this on your poster board!
Dragon #3
Make sure you complete each part of this quest in order to slay Dragon #3!
Task 1:
In the opening pages of the story, it becomes readily apparent that appearances can be deceiving. For example, even though Max is a large person, he does not like to fight; he is quite different from the bullies he confronts. Compare the outward appearance of Max, Kevin, Loretta Lee, Killer Kane, and Iggy with their inner selves.
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Task 2:
Unfortunately, Kevin and Max were often the victims of bullies. There are many different ways one can bully or be bullied.
Click HEREto discover the newest form of bullying: Cyberbullying.
Answer the following questions.
1. What is cyberbullying?
2. How does it work?
3. Why do kids cyberbully each other?
4. How can cyberbullying be prevented?
Task 3:
Answer the following questions.
How do you see yourself? Do you consider yourself a freak?
Kevin learned to embrace the name Freak, and as you journey through life, you will discover there is a bit of "freak" in us all! We all want to be a little different from everyone else; it's what makes us who we are.
Try this QUIZ to see how your need to be unique and different stacks up!
Record your scores. Then, write a well-organized paragraph explaining what makes you unique and special, or describe why you like being an individual.
Task 4:
Paste this on your poster board!
Please procede to the Conclusion Page for your final task where you will slay Dragon #4!
Evaluation
Evaluation
This is how your work will be evaluated.
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Acceptable 14 |
Incomplete 10 |
Not Acceptable 8 |
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| Content |
Information is accurate and research is apparent. Information has been translated into your own words. |
Information is accurate, but does not flow logically. | Some information is accurate, but illustrates little sign of research. | Information has been copied directly from the source. | |
| Works Cited | All sources are cited using the correct format. | All sources are cited, but the format is not correct. |
Some sources have been cited, but not all. Format is incorrect. |
No Works Cited page. | |
| Task Completion |
Completed at least one activity per day. All tasks completed. |
Did not complete at least one task per day. Most tasks completed. |
Did not complete at least one task per day. Completed some tasks by end of unit. |
Did not complete at least one task per day. Did not complete all tasks. |
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| Models Appropriate Research Behaviors |
Cooperated with teacher requests. Did not distract others and was always/usually on task. |
Cooperated with teacher requests. Somewhat distracted others, but was usually on task. |
Cooperated with teacher requests after multiple redirection. Distracted others and was usually not on task. |
Did not cooperate with teacher requests. Distracted others. Usually not on task. |
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| Visual Aspects of Poster |
Poster was creative and organized. Photos and text illustrated new learning.
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Poster was creative and organized. Photos and text somewhat illustrated new learning.
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Poster was somewhat creative or organized. Photos and text present but do not illustrated learning.
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Poster was not creative or organized. Minimal or no photos and text present.
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| Theme and Connections |
Poster contained connections between novel, King Arthur, and self. Demonstrated a clear understanding of more than one theme present in novel. |
Contained minimal connections between novel, King Arthur, and self. Demonstrated a clear understanding of one theme present in novel. |
No connections between novel, King Arthur, and self. Theme was present on poster, but a clear understanding was not demonstrated. |
No connections between novel, King Arthur, and self. Understanding of theme was not present on poster. |
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Final Score |
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Conclusion
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have almost completed your quest. For your final task, you will create a Poster to display your new-found knowledge.
Dragon #4 -
The Final Task!
Create a Poster that:
1. demonstrates your knowledge of FREAK THE MIGHTY
2. shows the connections between our novel and the legends of King Arthur.
3. conveys your understanding of the various themes found in our novel.
4. relates the abusive bully-like behavior towards Freak to your own life.
5. has a works cited page for all of the websites you visited. Use easybib.com.
Your Poster must also have the following elements:
1. Creative design and background {You want a background that enhances the glog but doesn't compete with other elements.}
2. Photos that illustrate your learning
3. Text to enhance photos and demonstrate your new knowledge
Congratulations on slaying the Research Dragon!
Credits
Credits
This WebQuest was developed as a collaborative lesson with Staley Middle School 7th grade Reading teachers, Madelyn Linton and Melinda Toombs.
In writing this WebQuest, I gained information from the following websites:
http://www.nashua.edu/pennichuckjh/freak_the_mighty.htm
http://joakers.tripod.com/freakwebquest/
http://sites.google.com/site/sfjhfreakthemighty/home
Images from:
http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/index.htm
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/category/anim0001.html
Author Biography
Permissions
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by Debbie Owen, Staley Middle School
Teacher Page
by Debbie Owen, Staley Middle School
This webquest was designed as a culminating activity on the novel FREAK THE MIGHTY. Students use this inquiry-based tool to enhance their understanding of the novel and the various concepts discussed throughout.
Teacher Introduction
This webquest has been designed as a culminating activity for the novel FREAK THE MIGHTY. Students will use this inquiry-based tool to enhance their understanding of the novel. Students will be asked to synthesize material from a wide range of sources, as well as evaluating the information gleaned from the novel.
At the end of this WebQuest, students will not only have a greater understanding of characterization, themes, and inferencing, but will also understand the negative effects of bullying, the value in all people, and the importance of positive self concept.