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INTRODUCTION
 You are going to visit Istanbul with a friend from your
Turkish 202 class for four days.
 Are you ready to explore the one of the greatest and
unique cities of the world? Are you ready to take a
journey to a city which is the only city in the world that
stretches onto two continents?
 Let’s begin planning for your trip!
TASK
With your trip partner, you will plan,
 Your flight details
 The places you will visit when you are there
 The hotel you will stay at
 The two shopping areas you will go and visit
 Approximate budget for the whole trip
PROCESS
 To accomplish the task, you should follow the steps
below. Following the instructions listed below will
make your tasks easier
Step 1
 Fill in the following table about yourself and your
partner before you move on to visit websites. This table
will help you decide on the details of your trip.
NAME
AGE
INTERESTS
PLACES YOU ARE
INTERESTED IN SEEING IN
ISTANBUL
Step 2
 You can have the vacation in summer in either July or
August. You will be flying with Turkish Airlines. Go to
their website: http://www.turkishairlines.com/ and
decide on the dates of your journey. Then, fill in the
following table with the details of your trip.
to/from NYC and Istanbul
Departure
Departure
From
New York
City
From
Istanbul
To
Istanbul
Date
To
New York City
Airport
Date
Time
Airport
Time
Total Price
Step 3
 Visit the following sites to help you discover Istanbul and
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plan your visit according to your interests and then fill in
the following table with your partner.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g293974-IstanbulVacations.html
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/turkey/istanbul/things-todo
http://travel.usnews.com/Istanbul_Turkey/Things_To_Do/
http://www.timeoutistanbul.com/
http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/Sights/
Step 3, Continued
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Sights
1. Name of the Sight
2. Neighborhood
3. Transportation
4. Cost
1. Name of the Sight
2. Neighborhood
3. Transportation
4. Cost
1. Name of the Sight
2. Neighborhood
3. Transportation
4. Cost
1. Name of the Sight
2. Neighborhood
3. Transportation
4. Cost
You
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Your Partner
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Total Cost
Step 4
 Try to find a hotel in Istanbul that will suit
both you and your partner using the link
below.
http://www.istanbulhotels.com/
 Your maximum budget for accommodation
is $ 400.
Step 4, Continued
 Then, fill in the following table about the hotel you
have chosen.
Hotel Name:
Neighborhood
Phone number:
Type of room:
Price for 2 people per $
night:
TOTAL PRICE for
three nights
$
Step 5
 Visit the following link for suggested shopping areas in
Istanbul and decide on what shopping areas each
member would like to visit.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/
turkey/9602059/Istanbul-shopping-guide-bazaarsand-beyond.html
Step 5, Continued
 Then, fill in the following table about the shopping
areas in Istanbul.
You
SHOPPING AREA
1- Name:
2- Neighborhood
4- Why there?
5- Estimated expense
SHOPPING AREA
1- Name:
2- Neighborhood
4- Why there?
5- Estimated expense
Your Partner
Step 6
 Before you submit your assignment, make sure you do
your own evaluation process using the rubric posted in
the evaluation page.
Evaluation
 You will be evaluated using the following rubric. You
will receive points your pair work. Your final grade will
be based on your research and the final work. Use the
following rubric as a guideline while you are working.
The Rubric
Research and
Gathering
Information
Shares Information
Beginning
Developing
Accomplished
Exemplary
1
2
3
4
Does not collect any
information that
relates to the topic.
Student didn't fill in
the tables.
Collects little
information Some
relates to topic.
Collects good
information. Most
of it relates to the
topic.
Collects a great deal
of information . All
of it relates to the
topic.
Relays some basic
information which
relates to the topic.
Relays a great deal
of information which
all relates to the
topic.
Does not relay any
information with
group members
Cooperates with
Group
Usually argues with
group members.
Makes Fair Decisions
Usually wants to
have things own way
Relays very little
information
Sometimes argues.
Often sides with
friends instead of
considering all
views.
Rarely argues.
Never argues.
Usually considers all
views.
Always helps team
to reach a fair
decision.
SCORE
CONCLUSION
Congratulations!
You worked hard in pairs and made plans to visit
Istanbul for four days in summer.
I hope this journey has helped you practice your Turkish
and make a plan for a future trip to Turkey as a Turkish
language learner.
CREDITS
 Here is a list of websites with links, print materials,
video, animations, images, etc I used in this webquest:
 http://www.travelblog.org/MiddleEast/Turkey/Marmara/Istanbul/blog-266955.html
 http://absolutenglish-972.pagespersoorange.fr/notes/webquest/page1.htm
 http://jparrott.weebly.com/six-parts-of-awebquest.html
TEACHER PAGE
 This WebQuest is intended for students at the college
level who can speak Turkish at an intermediate level
 The combination of review, research, and the writing
process will take 2 hours to complete (however, the
time schedule can be adjusted to fit schedule on a
teacher by teacher basis).
TEACHER PAGE, Continued
 It is designed to be used upon the completion of tables
by pairs.
 Students are given time to work cooperatively in pairs
while researching.
 Students will have the opportunity to practice their
Turkish language skills during the webquest activities.