Transcript RocknRoll WebQuestx

Rock ‘n’ Roll WebQuest:
Write Like a Rock Star
Business Technology
Letter Project
1.
Click on the microphone to view Rolling Stone
Magazine’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Introduction
You are a journalist and music critic who will be
nominating a performer for induction into the Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF). After doing your
research on the Web, you will write a business
letter to the admissions panel (your classmates) of
the RRHOF in support of your candidate. You will
be asked to read your letter of nomination to the
class and present your candidate poster. Rock On!
image below to explore exhibit
3. Click on the
highlights of the RRHOF
2. Hint: *Tabs
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Task
As a journalist, you know that you have to start
the writing process by doing research. You
will need to visit some websites to gather info
to use for your business letter. You may have
already decided on the performer who you
want to support for induction into the RRHOF.
If not, think about some of your favorite music
performers while you are doing your research.
This activity will allow you to recognize and
verbalize what qualities you value in music as
well as in a performer. It will also give you the
opportunity to practice writing while you
develop your public speaking skills. As you
research your performer and the induction
process be sure to take plenty of notes and
write down your thoughts and ideas along the
way. You will be using this info to formulate
your letter and design your candidate poster.
Remember: Your goal is to convince the
admissions panel to induct your chosen
performer into the RRHOF.
Click on the images
below for an overview
of rock’n’roll music
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History of
Rock‘n’Roll
For Kids
More
History
Extra Info
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6.
Rock’n’Roll
Timeline
Concert
Poster
Gallery
Process
Click on the images below to do your research.
*The hints should help you gather information*
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8. & 9.
Hint:. O.W.L.
Hint: *q: To whom
should I direct further
questions about the
induction process?
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Hint:
*Guess who’s in?
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Hint: *What does it take?
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Hint: Tabs -2014 Nominees &
Future Eligibles?
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Extra Info- Hint:*Inducted in 2014
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Rubric
Evaluation
Evaluation
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Rock
Star
Opening
Act
Back-up
Singer
Student properly
collected information
and recorded all of
the findings.
Student did
adequate research
and recorded most
of the findings.
Student gathered
little information
and did not record
sufficient findings.
Student did little
or no research on
the topic.
20%
Poster
Student completed a
vivid poster that was
well organized and
included graphic
details and pictures.
Student completed
the poster and
organized the
material well.
Student completed
the poster but
information was
missing or not well
organized.
Student did not
complete the
poster.
20%
Letter
Student followed the
format of a business
letter and made a
strong persuasive
argument.
Student followed
the format of a
business letter.
Student completed
the business letter
but it was not in
the correct format.
Student did not
complete the
business letter.
30%
Student presented
detailed information,
was well prepared,
organized, and
engaging throughout
presentation.
Student presented
the information
and was well
organized.
Student presented
some information
but was not well
organized or very
detailed.
Student presented
little or no relevant
information.
30%
Research
Presentation
Back-stage
Roadie
Score
100%
Total
Conclusion
Congratulations!
You have just completed your first
Rock ‘n’ Roll WebQuest. You should
now be able to write like a Rock Star.
Hope you enjoyed the show while
learning a little something about
research, writing, and rock ‘n’ roll.
Catch you on the flipside.
Thank you, thank you very much...
Elvis has left the building.
Click
17.
Hint:*The King
Teacher Page
This WebQuest was designed to challenge 7th graders to research a given topic. Students
use this research to write a business letter and present a persuasive argument in class.
This allows students to maximize their abilities in language arts while introducing them to
research through technology. It also allows students to experience real world situations.
Lesson Used:
STI Lesson 14 – Who Rocks Your World?
Standards Covered:
Language Arts
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EL.7.4.10 2006
Revise writing to improve organization and word choice after checking the logic of the ideas and the precision of the
vocabulary.
EL.7.4.5 2006
Research Process and Technology:
Identify topics; ask and evaluate questions; and develop ideas leading to inquiry, investigation, and research.
EL.7.4.7 2006
Use a computer to create documents by using word-processing skills and publishing programs.
EL.7.4.8 2006
Evaluation and Revision:
Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning and clarity.
EL.7.4.9 2006
Edit and proofread one's own writing, as well as that of others, using an editing checklist or set of rules
EL.7.5.3 2006
Research Application:
Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process (defines the topic,
gathers information, determines credibility, reports findings.
Teacher Page (continued)
This WebQuest was designed to challenge 7th graders to research a given topic. Students
use this research to write a business letter and present a persuasive argument in class.
This allows students to maximize their abilities in language arts while introducing them to
research through technology. It also allows students to experience real world situations.
Lesson Used:
STI Lesson 14 – Who Rocks Your World?
Standards Covered:
Technology
18.
T 6.1
Standard: Students gather, evaluate use, and cite information from technology sources.
T 6.1.1
Log on to preselected Internet sites and view information.
T 6.1.2
Access and use Internet/intranet search engines and directories.
T 6.1.3
Access and explain various types of online resources.
T 6.1.4
Use Web browser functions to access information (e.g., favorites, tags, bookmarking).
T 6.1.5
Use appropriate search procedures (e.g., boolean, key word, natural language, directory).
T 6.1.6
Evaluate Web content for accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency, coverage.
Additional Resources
RRHOF Lesson Plans
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Read Like a Rock Star
Rock & Roll Library
Rock ‘n’ Roll Worksheets
WHO’S YOUR PICK?
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Hint: *Y.O.E.