By the end of this webquest, students will complete a graphic organizer to record their new learning and thoughts. By completing this prereading activity, students will build background knowledge to better understand the text.
Standards Addressed: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Learning Objectives:
Students will build their background knowledge of the author, poetic devices, and gun violence in connection to a novel.
Students will research and synthesize information.