Scarlet Ibis Webquest
Instructions
1.
Do the Webquest in order.
2.
Do not go to any links other than the ones I have provided.
3.
Answer everything in complete sentences.
4.
I have made room on this form for you to type your answers.
ACTIVITY #1
There is a lot of symbolism in “The Scarlet Ibis.” A SYMBOL is a literary device
in which a person, animal, place, object, or activity stands for something beyond
itself. Writers often use symbols to emphasize ideas which can act as clues to the
story’s THEME—the underlying message about life or human nature that the
author wants the reader to understand.
The site below gives you some categories that provide a wide range of symbols.
Click FIVE (5) letters of the alphabet and choose one item for each letter and write
what the symbolic meaning is of each item.
Symbolism
The next link gives some of the symbolic meanings of tomb items. Choose THREE (3)
symbols found on tombs and explain what they mean. Choose ONE (1) symbol you
would like on your tomb and explain why you would like it.
Tomb Symbolism
Trees also have symbolism. Click on the link below to read about the symbolic
meanings of trees. Choose THREE (3) trees and explain their symbolism.
Tree Symbolism
ACTIVITY #2
What is a Scarlet Ibis?
You'll be reading a story about a scarlet ibis, and you have probably guessed that it
will involve some symbolism. Wouldn't you agree that it would help to understand
the story if you knew what a scarlet ibis was?
Go to the website below and look at the picture of a scarlet ibis and answer the
questions below after you read the information about the scarlet ibis. YOUR
ANSWERS MUST be in complete sentences.
http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/animals/birds/scarlet-ibis
1.
Where does the scarlet ibis live?
2.
Define the word below. Use this dictionary to help you:
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/
 HABITAT
 ESTUARY
 SHALLOW
 CRUSTACEAN
 MOLLUSK
3.
In what type of habitat does the scarlet ibis live?
4.
What does the scarlet ibis eat?
5.
How tall is the scarlet ibis?
6.
What do baby scarlet ibises look like?