Introduction
Welcome to the Gary Paulsen Webquest. You
will navigate your way through this Webquest
to find more information about Gary Paulsen.
We are going to be beginning a unit in which
we explore his book Woodsong in guided
reading and class study.
Click on TASK now for next details.
Task
Work through each of the tabs to read and explore information in a variety of ways.
Record the notes and information requested in each step on your own notebook paper. Be neat! You will use this information.
Instructions are provided on each task. Keep an eye on the clock to be sure you get to each task. If you have time leftover you can revisit anything here!
If any of the links do not work - try to trouble shoot together to make them work! If they still do not work move on to the next task, as I am not available to help you.
Ready? Set? GO!!
Process
1. Go to the following website to read about the author. If the link does not take you to the page for Gary Paulsen, just type in his name to search for Gary Paulsen. Explore the site and make notes of 3 interesting facts about him. You do not need to read EVERYTHING listed - just gather some basic information.
http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/23384/gary-paulsen
3. Clik on the link to watch videos with more information. Write down 2 interesting notes.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1Clbiu2gc_eblVlR1hoOWFlX2c/view?usp=sharing
3. Go to the next website and learn about the exciting dog sled race The Iditarod!
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/iditarod/index.htm
Click on the various circles and read the information - You do not have to read everything there. After you have done some research click on the circle "Activities" last. There is a fun short quiz to take. Don't worry - it's not a grade. It will just help you learn more about this great race!