Introduction
When we read books, they are filled with so much detail that we can picture the story come to life in our minds! In this WebQuest, you will practice using descriptive details to make your own stories come to life!
Task
Yesterday, we read I Need My Monster. Put yourself in Ethan's shoes. If you were him, what would you want the monster under your bed to be like? Today, you will be creating your own illustration and description of a monster using specific details.
Process
Part 1: I would like you to watch and listen to a retelling of the story. Follow the link below to see and hear the story again!
http://www.storylineonline.net/i-need-my-monster/
STOP! Complete the part above before moving on!
Part 2: Use a piece of looseleaf paper to write down at least 5 features of the monsters in the book that you thought were the most interesting. (You can listen to the story again if you would like.) This will help you generate thoughts for Part 3.
STOP! Complete the part above before moving on!
Part 3: You will create your own monster! In order to move on to this next part, you must turn in your paper from part 2 to receive your worksheet for Part 3. You will answer the 12 questions on the worksheet (and shown below) to begin building your own monster. If you are having trouble with finding details to decribe your monster, you can look back into the story for ideas or look at the examples provided below!
REMINDER: This monster must be your own unique creation. You cannot copy an exact monster from the book or the examples.
My Monster
1. What is your monster’s name? ____________________
2. How old is your monster? _______________________
3. What color is your monster? _____________________
4. How big/little is your monster? __________________
5. How many arms does your monster have? __________
6. How many eyes does your monster have? ___________
7. How many legs does your monster have? ___________
8. What does your monster like to eat? ______________
9. What does your monster like to drink? ____________
10. Is your monster scary or sweet? _________________
11. Where does your monster live? __________________
12. What kind of hair does your monster have? _______
STOP! Complete the part above before moving on!
Part 4: This is your chance to really get creative! Get a sheet of blank, white paper from your teacher. You will draw, color, and create the monster you described in the questions.
STOP! Complete the part above before moving on!
Part 5 (the final part!): Use the answers to the questions and your illustration to write at least 1 detailed paragraph to describe your monster!
Turn your work in to your teacher and you are finished!
Evaluation
Your Expectations
Part 2:
5 points - The student wrote at least 5 specific monster features found in the story, I Need My Monster.
4 points - The student wrote 4 specific monster features found in the story, I Need My Monster.
3 points - The student wrote 3 monster features; the features needed to be more specific; The features may not have come from the story, I Need My Monster.
2 points - The student wrote 2 monster features; The features needed to be more specific; The features may not have come from the story, I Need My Monster.
1 point - The student wrote 1 monster feature; The feature needed to be more specific; The features may not have come from the story, I Need My Monster.
0 points - The student did not follow the directions; He or she did not turn in work; He or she did not write monster features from the story, I Need My Monster.
Part 3:
Total possible points: 12
Student receives one point for each question he or she answers.
Part 4:
5 points - The student used all of his or her responses from Part 3 to illustrate his or her monster; Took his or her time; Used details in the illustration.
4 points - The student's illustation is similar to his or her responses.
3 points - The student's illustration used some of his or her responses from Part 3 to illustrate his or her monster.
1-2 points - The student's illustration did not match his or her responses from Part 3.
0 points - The student did not turn in the illustration.
Part 5:
7-8 points - The student used all of the information from his or her responses and illustration to write a detailed paragraph describing the monster; 0-2 spelling or grammatical error.
5-6 points - The student used most of the information from his or her responses and illustrations to write a paragraph describing the monster; Handful of spelling or grammatical errors.
3-4 points - The student did not write a full paragraph; The student did not use details from his or her responses or illustration; Great deal of spelling or grammatical errors.
1-2 points - The student did not write a full paragraph, or the paragraph did not make sense; The sentences did not correlate with the details from his or her responses or illustration; A great deal of spelling or grammatical errors.
0 points - The student did not turn in the paragraph.