"Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it" - S. Johnson
Unit Plan
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Title |
Rhetorical Devices WebQuest |
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Summary |
The WebQuest strategy was developed by Professor Bernie Dodge at San Diego State University. WebQuests are inquiry-based activities designed to teach students how to be reflective, analytical thinkers. |
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Rationale |
This WebQuest will develop and enhance students' collaborative skills. In addition, the project guides them towards higher-level thinking skills, such as synthesis and evaluation. Learning definitions of rhetorical devices, and taking quizzes on that information keeps students in the knowledge and comprehension level of Bloom's Taxonomy. However, having students locate, create, and analyze effectiveness of specific devices of rhetoric propels them into the critical-thinking level of the hierarchy. In addition, the information garnered provides students with knowledge necessary to perform proficiently on the English AP exam. |
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Subject |
English 2 Honors/English 3 AP |
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Grade |
10-11 |
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Standards |
See standards covered by WebQuest on "Standards" page |
Instructional Procedures
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Prerequisite Skills |
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Approximate Time Needed |
Total (start to finish) 3 weeks | ||||||||
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Sequence of Activities |
Follow WebQuest (Introduction, Task, Process, MLA, Evaluation) |
Materials and Resources Required
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Technologies |
computers, printers, projectors, screen, television, zip disk |
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Software |
Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Inspiration |
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Internet Sites |
Internet sites provided on "Resources" page (links to definitions and examples of rhetorical devices, MLA documentation guides, and literary works) |
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Special Needs |
Make modifications accordingly |
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Miscellaneous Supplies |
References/Citations:
Laib, Nevin K. (1993) Rhetoric and style: strategies for advanced writers. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Trimmer, Joseph F. (2001) Writing with a purpose. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.
http://ljhs.sandi.net/faculty/SGrant/UsingtheWeb.htm This website contains handouts for students to use that teach them how to use the Web for research. This site was created by Steve Grant, Library Media Teacher, at La Jolla High School.
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/trc/cluster.asp?mode=browse&intPathID=4160 Teacher Resource Center (title link this) This website provides links to numerous Web resources for literary devices and terminology.
http://www.nagasaki-gaigo.ac.jp/ishikawa/amlit/general/references.htm American Literature on the Web. Contains numerous links to Web resources for Am. Lit and literary devices etc.
http://voyager.snc.edu/education/s2000middle/webquest/webquest.html This site contains essential information on building WebQuests for students, as well as links to articles and Bernie Dodge, and Tom March.
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/matrix.html Matrix of WebQuest examples.
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/designsteps/index.html Everything you want to know about WebQuest, from choosing a topic, to designing it.
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/staffdev/tpss99/processchecker.html Process checklist for self or peer-evaluation
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquestrubric.html A rubric for evaluating WebQuests.
http://www.graduationprojecthelp.org/essay.html Website contains "how to write reflective essay" assignment and rubric.
http://www.electricteacher.com/tutorial3.htm PowerPoint tutorial (easy to use; very student-friendly)
http://rubistar.4teachers.org Free rubric builder website. Many rubric templates from which you may choose. You also can access your rubric at anytime to make changes. Rubric will be maintained for 90 days.
http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/PBLGuide/WhyPBL.html Website focuses on the power of project-based learning. There are links to curriculum, and examples.
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