In this WebQuest, we will be exploring various form of text through the book Whale Rider, by Witi Ihimaera.  We will be following the migratory patterns of the whales, and identifying key textual moments in the book as the whales journey from South America to Southeast Asia.  

Texts to be studied include:

• Expository Essay (Research Paper)
• Argumentative Essay (Debate Paper)
• Persuasive Essay (Call to Action Letters) 
• Textual Analysis
• Descriptive Prose
• Poetry

All assignments will be completed within the context of the novel and its major themes. 

To navigate, either click the Chapter Location from the list below, or navigate using the Map to the right.  This map provides a spatial context for the migratory journey.  Other technologies include textual hyperlinks, embedded videos, audio hyperlinks, maps, and photos.

Chapter Locations

• Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia 
• Easter Island 
• Tuamotu Archipelago 
• Tonga Trench 
• Antarctica 
• Whangara, New Zealand