“Rikki-tikki-tavi” A WebQuest for 7th Grade Language Arts Designed by Freya Sneed H Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits H H H H H H H H H H Introduction -Welcome to Rikki-tikki-tavi’s quest for knowledge where you will learn about the different animals that appear in the story, as well as learn about the author and his native India. -Essential Questions: What are some characteristics of mongooses and cobras? Who was Rudyard Kipling? What is India like? The Task -You will conduct research on Rudyard Kipling, India, cobras, and mongooses using the websites I have provided in this WebQuest. -The final product must demonstrate your knowledge of the subject matter and must have a bibliography to document your sources. You may choose your format for the final product. You may create a brochure containing facts and pictures of Rudyard Kipling, India, mongooses, and cobras that is created in Microsoft Publisher. You may use PowerPoint to create a presentation, or you may use PhotoStory. The Process -Access the chosen websites listed. As you visit the different websites, you will search for information on mongooses, cobras, Rudyard Kipling, and India. Take notes on what you find; you will use the information you gather to create a brochure, PowerPoint presentation, or a movie through PhotoStory. Jot down as much information as you need to create your project, but you must have at least seven to ten facts per topic (i.e., seven to ten facts about cobras, seven to ten facts about mongooses, seven to ten facts about Rudyard Kipling, and seven to ten facts about India). Your final product will reflect the hard work you have applied to your quest for knowledge. Please be sure to use the Cobb Virtual Library for this project!!! -Kipling biography H http: / / www.kipling.org.uk / index.htm U UU U U U This website is of the Kipling Society, so it gives plenty of information about Rudyard Kipling’s background and works. H http: / / www.tantor.com / AuthorDetail.asp?Author=Kipl U UU U U U ing_R&Affil=kirjasto.sci.fi This website also gives a brief background on Kipling. H http: / / www.kirjasto.sci.fi / kipling.htm U UU U U U This website has a lengthy background on Rudyard Kipling, as well as links to several of his works. -Mongooses H http: / / www.nature.ca / notebooks / english / mongoose.h U UU U U U U U U U tm This site also has an illustration of a mongoose and a brief description of the animal. H http: / / www.awf.org / wildlives / 69 U UU U U U U U This African Wildlife Foundation website offers plenty of information about the mongoose. H http: / / www.cobras.org / cob_6.htm U UU U U U This page offers a lot of information as to why the mongoose and cobra are natural enemies. -Cobras H http: / / www.nationalgeographic.com / features / 97 / king U UU U U U U U U U cobra / index-n.html U U National Geographic’s website is fraught with information about the deadly cobra. H H http: / / www.cobras.org / report.htm U UU U U U http: / / animals.nationalgeographic.com / animals / reptil U UU U U U U U es / king-cobra.html U H U http: / / www.kidzone.ws / lw / snakes / facts-cobra.htm U UU -India U U U U U U U H http: / / www.mapsofindia.com / maps / india / indiaU UU U U U U U U U political-map.htm This website can be used for different kinds of maps of India. H http: / / www.geographia.com / india / india02.htm U UU U U U U U This website offers a brief history of India. H http: / / www.indianchild.com / amazing_facts_of_India.h U UU U U U tm For a collection of facts and trivia about India, you can use this website. Evaluation “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” WebQuest CATEGORY Attractiveness 4 3 2 1 Makes excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation. Makes good use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance to presentation. Makes use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. but occasionally these detract from the presentation content. Use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. but these often distract from the presentaion content. Sources Source information collected for all graphics, facts and quotes. All documented in desired format. Source information collected for all graphics, facts and quotes. Most documented in desired format. Source information collected for graphics, facts and quotes, but not documented in desired format. Very little or no source information was collected. Mechanics No misspellings or grammatical errors. Three or fewer misspellings and/or mechanical errors. Four misspellings and/or grammatical errors. More than 4 errors in spelling or grammar. Requirements All requirements All requirements One requirement More than one are met and are met. was not requirement was exceeded. completely met. not completely met. Content Covers topic indepth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent. Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good. Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors. Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors. Date Created: Nov 13, 2011 01:07 pm (CST) Conclusion At the end of this study, students should be able to produce facts about Rudyard Kipling, India, mongooses, and cobras. Their projects should be aesthetically pleasing and informational. Credits & References Pictures on this webquest came from The Rudyard Kipling Society webpage and National Geographic. Standards ELACC7L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. ELACC7L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. ELACC7SL5: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points. ELACC7W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropr writing types are defined in Standards 1–3 above.) ELACC7W5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate c ELACC7W6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources and citing sources. ELACC7W7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating a investigation. ELACC7W8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for cita ELACC7W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
