Language Arts WebQuests
WebQuests are
problem-based/inquiry learning experiences on the
web. A WebQuest can be short or long-term. All of
the resources students need to participate are
available and are clearly defined. Bernie Dodge is
thought to be the guru of WebQuest . If you are
not familiar with Mr. Dodge, start your voyage
through WebQuests with his site listed below. Be advised, many webquests
incorporate more than a single subject area. Browse all of them to find
exactly what you need.
For First Time Visits:
Bernie Dodge's The WebQuest Page
This page will tell you everything that you
need to know.
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquest.html
 A
Draft Rubric for Evaluating WebQuests
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquestrubric.html
Author
Cards
Baseball cards are a very popular item. Create your own author cards.
http://www.west-bend.k12.wi.us/webquest/ms/author/Default.htm
Exploring
the English Language
http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/webquest/high/LanguageArts/ExploringEngLang/thequest.htm
Fantasy:
A Window Into Literature
In this quest fantasy books will help you develop an understanding of
literature.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/webquest2000/student/skarenmattson/home.html
Globe
Theater Quest
As you begin to study the wonderful world of Shakespeare you need to
appreciate his theater, the Globe. In this quest you will participate in
different projects that will help you better understand Shakespeare and
his Globe theater.
http://www.macomb.k12.mi.us/wq/keh2ucs.htm
Essential
Grammar Rules WebQuest
http://imet.csus.edu/imet5/koreen/imetsites/282/
Great
Expectations for English Textbooks
Get help in the selection of textbooks.
http://www.richmond.edu/~ed344/webquests/textbook/textbook23.html
Immortality
Webquest
Can man ever be immortal? As you attempt to answer this question, you will
prepare a time capsule and a video as part of this quest.
http://asterix.ednet.lsu.edu/~edtech/webquest/webquest.html
In
Search of the Elusive Sonnet
Participate in this webquest and you will discover three types of
sonnets.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/fall99webquests/student/sallieyarbrough/home.html
Life
in the 1930's
As part of this quest you will research the personal, social, and
political issues of everyday life in the 30's. This may serve as an
introduction before reading the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird."
http://www.slc.k12.ut.us/webweavers/jillc/mbird.html
Lit
and Language Arts
Many lessons grouped according to grade level and works of
literature.
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/cyberguide.html
P.O.W.E.R.S.
of Writing, The
Sharpen your writing skills.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/98webquests/student/scarlyoung/WQ2Powers1.html#Introduction
Reading
Buddies
Help stamp out illiteracy in this webquest.
http://www.esc2.net/TIELevel2/projects/reading/#Task
Rewriting
Romeo and Juliet
http://www.richmond.edu/~ed344/webquests/shakespeare/
Scrooge
for Mayor
This webquest will enable students to explore connections between life in
19th century England and Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".
http://asterix.ednet.lsu.edu/~edtech/webquest/sadako.htm
Show
Me the Money
You need to write and publish three short stories in order to
buy the car or your dreams, hurry!
http://asterix.ednet.lsu.edu/~edtech/webquest/sadako.h
Stories
and Cultures Webquest
Students will research myths and fairy tales and stories in
order to view cross-cultural relationships.
http://education.nmsu.edu/webquest/wq/fairy/culture_tales.htm
Tale
of Two Cities, A
Students will become a spy in the French Revolution and discover how
difficult this job is.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/spring99webquests/student/smissytackett/home.html
Understanding
the Tragedy of Macbeth
This webquest is designed so that you will not only love the tragedy of
Macbeth, but you'll want to read more of Shakespeare's works.
http://php.indiana.edu/~eburson/webquest.html
William
Shakespeare's Neighborhoods WebQuest
Your students will use the power of teamwork and the abundant
resources on the Internet to learn all about Shakespeare's world. Each
team member will learn one piece of the puzzle and then the members will
come together to get a better understanding of the topic.
Shakespeare's Neighborhoods
What's
Your Genre?
Students learn about different genres as they complete this fun,
imaginative activity.
http://www.spart5.k12.sc.us/techtraining/teacher/webquests/Genre/Reading.htm
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