webquest JackPrelutsky

I made up my mind to improve the school marks of my 7 Year classes with a Poetry Project.

To start with, as  Jack Prelutsky is widely acknowledged as the poet laureate of the younger generation, I’ve planned a Jack Prelutsky lesson that incorporates a webquest with questions, and thus rid the class of negative marks, forever!

Students will learn English less focused in the English curriculum contents and, instead, the’ll learn more about the English language with poets and their poetry; Students will also use the information they gather to create a presentation on the poet they choose. 

Overview:
In this lesson, students will research information concerning Jack Prelutsky's life, and some of his works before reading "The New Kid on the Block ".

Time Frame:
2 days- 1week (depending on class size, school timetable, and computer availability.)

Objectives:
· Research biographical information about Jack Prelutsky.
· Research some of his literary works.
· Create a timeline of events in Prelutsky's life.

Materials:
· Computer with Printer/copies
· Internet

. Book "The New Kid on the Block "

Procedures:

· Find out if any of the students have read any poems by Jack Prelutsky. (If yes, have them describe his writing style and what they think of it.

· Have the students break up into groups and assign each of them a role in the webquest. Have them find information using the websites provided.

· After researching information, have the groups come together and use the information they found to create a presentation on the poet´s life and his work on a powerpoint/Prezi. Have the different groups present the information they found with the rest of the class.

·Students read or recite their favourite poem and tell the class why it is their favourite and what English content they had learned with it.

References:
https://www.poemhunter.com/jack-prelutsky/biography/

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee_uninternational&p=The+New+Kid+on+the+Block+by+prelutsky#id=2&vid=041c6c35938d9ab263481d9435500bb2&action=click ;

https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/52213 ;

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/jack-prelutsky

Webquest – Jack Prelutsky

Task

You and your group will find out aspects of Jack Prelutsky's life, including the time period he’s lived in, the culture that has surrounded him, his literature, and his personal life.

Your goal is to find out what happened  in his life that might have contributed to his writing style  and which English Language Structures  foreign English learners can easily learn after being familiar with his work .

Process

The following is a brief overview of the steps you will need to take to complete this WebQuest. 

1)      Within your group you will divide yourselves into the following categories: Reporter, teacher, Editor, and Historian.  But keep in mind, everyone will need to help research and write the final product to gain maximum points.

2)     Once you have decided what role each person will take inform your teacher. 

3)      Do your research on the websites provided.  Make sure you take notes so that you are able to share with the rest of your group.  You may also attempt to find your own websites for more information.  It would be wise of you to check  whether the alternative websites have credibility.

4)       Discuss what you have learned.

5)      As a group, decide what information is important enough to include in your answers. 

6)     After analyzing your information, decide as a group how to synthesize it in order to write  comprehensive answers. 

7)      Begin creating your presentation. Be creative, write in newspaper format…, print off a picture, ppt/Prezi, ect. 

8)    You will also be responsible for presenting your  comment on your favourite poem and explain the language structure – Brush up your gramar.

9)      Please see rubric for more details on how you will be assessed/evaluated.

Phase 1- Research

 Each role is responsible for gathering knowledge based on the following areas of interest:
Reporter: You will do most of the writing, however make sure all of your group members make a significant input to the work.  You will research Prelutsky and see if you can find any articles written on him, from the past and more recent articles, to get information on him.  You will research Prelutsky's life, specifically the circumstances surrounding his early life and education.  The websites you look at will concentrate on his life,  leading him to such a a successful carrer.  Make sure to take notes on the information you find important.
Teacher:  You will be the major source in determining the language structures you can learn with the poems.  Make sure to take notes on the information you find important.
Editor: You will research background knowledge on Prelutsky, and will be responsible for general information on his life and his literature.  Your focus should be on his literature specifically.  How is his work importante for learning language structures?   Also, you will be responsible for helping your group edit your final draft of the work presentation (spelling mistakes , grammar, punctuation, ect.)  Make sure to take notes on the information you find important.
Historian: You will research Prelutsky's personal life, specifically his family and his relations with others, specifically at school.  Did he marry or have children?  When was he born and when did he die?  These are just some of the specific questions it will be your job to answer.  Make sure to relate these details of his life to the rest of your group work.  Make sure to take notes on the information you find important.

Where to find information?

Find  information by clicking on:

 https://www.poemhunter.com/jack-prelutsky/biography/

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee_uninternational&p=The+New+Kid+on+the+Block+by+prelutsky#id=2&vid=041c6c35938d9ab263481d9435500bb2&action=click ;

https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/52213 ;

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/jack-prelutsky

Phase 2- Compiling the Information 

Each member of the group should share the information they found with the rest of the group Make sure to discuss the best way to use the information and to present it.  At this point it may be helpful to create an outline or to jot down (in note-form) the information you think is vital to include in your final project.  Remember, each group member plays a vital part in the final project and all of the notes are important so make sure that your work contains an even amount of information from each group member.
1) Share notes taken with the entire group
2) Take notes on what you want to include in the final draft of your work
3) Create an outline of what you want your final work  to look like
4) Make sure you note vital information so that you can make sure it will be included (Remember, each part is important and you cannot get full marks without all of the information accounted for.)
5) Begin your first draft of your work:  The Reporter should be typing or writing it out. Each member should contribute.  It should not be the Reporter alone doing the work.
6) Once the draft is created.  Have all of the members of the group look it over for content.  Once all members are satisfied the editor should go over the work for spelling mistakes, grammar, punctuation, ect.  ( You will be marked down for misspelled words, incorrect grammar and punctuation).
7) Once everyone in the group is satisfied with the final draft of the work, attach the rubric to your final product and hand it to the teacher, making sure to write all of your names on the paper

8) Also you will be presenting  the language structures your favourite poem uses and teach about its form and usage.

Evaluation

Assessment	Below Expectations	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
Organisation	Work does not meet the requirements , or does not follow a chronological (or logical) approach. Contains multiple errors in spelling and grammar (>2)	Work follows either a chronological (or logical)  approach. Is easy to read and neat in appearance. Should contain minimal spelling and grammatical errors (< 2).	Work follows  a chronological (or logical) approach and is visually stimulating. Contains no grammatical or spelling errors (0)
Research	Is noticeably missing any one of the roles from Phase One of the assignment or does not include a list of sources. Source in this category: Wikipedia	Features all information from every role in Phase One, and also has credible sources compiled in a cited list.	All roles are clearly defined and mesh well as a cohesive whole. The sources are clearly listed in works cited page/viewing date  and features multiple sources.
Presentation of  language structures	Presentation is short  and/or does not clearly state group members’  ideas. Does not field questions from teacher/class.	Presentation states group members’ theory of language structures. Able to answer questions from teacher and students and involves the class as a whole.	Presentation gets class involved and interested and answers all questions from teacher and class with clear appropriate answers.
Final Mark

 

This is a webquest to introduce you to Jack Prelutsky's life and work.

Find  information by clicking on:

 https://www.poemhunter.com/jack-prelutsky/biography/

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee_uninternational&p=The+New+Kid+on+the+Block+by+prelutsky#id=2&vid=041c6c35938d9ab263481d9435500bb2&action=click ;

https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/52213 ;

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/jack-prelutsky

 1. Provide the following biographical information:

a) When was he born?

b) Is he dead or alive?

c) What nationality is he?

2.Find three interesting/relevant facts about Jack Prelutsky (events in his life that might have contributed

      to his writing style, among others).

3. Timeline the six most important events in Prelutsky´s life.

  1940  1958  1967  1979  2006  2012

4. Main Historical events taking place 1940 - 2018

5. What genre of literature does he write?

6. List his four most popular literary works.

7. In a Scholastic.com interview, when asked where his ideas come from, what did Prelutsky say?

8. Read and memorize at least one poem by Jack Prelutsky. 

9.  Would you like to have Jack Prelutsky as a friend?

10. Show your comment about your favourite Prelutsky poem to post in Jack Prelutsky Forum.

11. Get ready to tell your partners about the Language content your favourite poem deals with and explain about its use and form.