1. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A WebQuest for 11th Grade English Language Arts Designed by Laura LaBelle Put Your E-mail Address Here Based on a template from The WebQuest Page photo courtesy of www.flickr.com/photos/ppdigital/2329195889

2. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Have you ever been BORED by the books your English teacher assigns? Do you think you would read MORE if you got to choose what to read? Do you think your English teachers are OUT OF TOUCH with what today’s students want to read? Do you wish YOU could choose the books to read in class? If you answered YES to any of the above questions then this is your chance to be heard!

5. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Rubric created on rubistar.com # 1641367 CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Attractiveness & Organization The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information. The brochure has attractive formatting and well-organized information. The brochure has well-organized information. The brochure's formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader. Content - Accuracy All facts in the brochure are accurate. 99-90% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. 89-80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. Fewer than 80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. Spelling & Proofreading No spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. No more than 1 spelling error remains after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. No more than 3 spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. Several spelling errors in the brochure. Writing - Grammar There are no grammatical mistakes in the brochure. There are no grammatical mistakes in the brochure after feedback from an adult. There are 1-2 grammatical mistakes in the brochure even after feedback from an adult. There are several grammatical mistakes in the brochure even after feedback from an adult. Writing - Organization Each section in the brochure has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Almost all sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Most sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Less than half of the sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Graphics/Pictures Graphics go well with the text and there is a good mix of text and graphics. Graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text. Graphics go well with the text, but there are too few and the brochure seems "text-heavy". Graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen. Sources Careful and accurate records are kept to document the source of 95-100% of the facts and graphics in the brochure. Careful and accurate records are kept to document the source of 94-85% of the facts and graphics in the brochure. Careful and accurate records are kept to document the source of 84-75% of the facts and graphics in the brochure. Sources are not documented accurately or are not kept on many facts and graphics.

7. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page For more information, please see The WebQuest Slideshare Group Thanks to Darren Hester for flickr photo on title page Thanks to Rubistar for rubric template

8. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Part 1 Resources Credits Teacher Page A WebQuest for 11th Grade English Language Arts Designed by Laura LaBelle [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion photo courtesy of www.flickr.com/photos/ppdigital/2329195889 Process Part 2

9. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Part 1 Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson was developed as part of Colorado State University’s EDUC331 class, Educational Technology and Assessment. This WebQuest project allows students to think critically about the texts that they read in high school by creating a “Top 25” list of books they think all high school students should read. The students gain insight into the process of critically analyzing texts for content, readability, and enjoyment factor. They also work collaboratively in small groups to create one end product. Students learn how to conduct research on the internet. They then analyze and synthesize their findings into a comprehensive brochure that discusses why they chose the books they did, and summarizes each book. Students become actively involved and therefore more completely engaged in their own education. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Process Part 2

15. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Part 1 Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Process Part 2 CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Attractiveness & Organization The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information. The brochure has attractive formatting and well-organized information. The brochure has well-organized information. The brochure's formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader. Content - Accuracy All facts in the brochure are accurate. 99-90% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. 89-80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. Fewer than 80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. Spelling & Proofreading No spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. No more than 1 spelling error remains after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. No more than 3 spelling errors remain after one person other than the typist reads and corrects the brochure. Several spelling errors in the brochure. Writing - Grammar There are no grammatical mistakes in the brochure. There are no grammatical mistakes in the brochure after feedback from an adult. There are 1-2 grammatical mistakes in the brochure even after feedback from an adult. There are several grammatical mistakes in the brochure even after feedback from an adult. Writing - Organization Each section in the brochure has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Almost all sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Most sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Less than half of the sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Graphics/Pictures Graphics go well with the text and there is a good mix of text and graphics. Graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text. Graphics go well with the text, but there are too few and the brochure seems "text-heavy". Graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen. Sources Careful and accurate records are kept to document the source of 95-100% of the facts and graphics in the brochure. Careful and accurate records are kept to document the source of 94-85% of the facts and graphics in the brochure. Careful and accurate records are kept to document the source of 84-75% of the facts and graphics in the brochure. Sources are not documented accurately or are not kept on many facts and graphics.

17. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Part 1 Resources Credits Teacher Page I hope that you will find this WebQuest fun and useful in your classroom. Students will learn cooperation, creativity, critical analysis, comparative analysis, summarization and how to compromise and work effectively with their peers. In addition to these skills, students will also come away with a finished “Top 25” list that they can use to further their reading skills, share their knowledge with others and participate fully in creating curriculum that high school students will find engaging and stimulating. Best of luck! Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Process Part 2

18. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Part 1 Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Process Part 2 Based on a template from The WebQuest Page For more information, please see The WebQuest Slideshare Group Thanks to Darren Hester for flickr photo on title page Thanks to Rubistar for rubric template Websites Used: Amazon – for sample texts and brainstorming Goodreads – for ideas and recommendations NY Times Book Reviews - for book reviews and summaries BookSpot - for book award information Literacy Trust UK – to assess readability of texts LiteracyMatters – how to select adolescent lit BookCritics – book reviews and critiques Indiana University – multiple links to ad-lit lists, reviews & recommendations