This WebQuest was created for use by 3rd grade students of Cassville, but could be adapted for older students and students of other cities. The area attractions would need to be modified to fit the local community.
Grade Level Expectations
Writing
1. Apply a writing
process in composing text
W1A: Writing Process
Follow a writing process to
• independently use a simple graphic organizer in pre-writing
• generate a draft
• routinely reread and revise work
• routinely edit and proofread for capitalization and ending
punctuation
• independently publish writing
2. Compose
well-developed text using standard English conventions
W2B: Capitalization
Use conventions of capitalization in written text
• proper nouns
• titles of individuals
W2C: Punctuation
In composing text, use
• correct ending punctuation in imperative and exclamatory
sentences
W2D: Parts of Speech
Use parts of speech correctly in written text
• verbs that agree with the subject
• words that answer when, where, why and how questions
(adverbs)
words to compare (adverbs)
W2E: Spelling
In writing, use
• correct spelling of simple compounds, homophones, contractions and words with affixes
•standard spelling
•classroom resources
and dictionary to verify correct spelling
NETS-S
2. Communication and
Collaboration
Students use digital
media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a
distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of
others. Students:
a. interact, collaborate, and publish
with peers, experts, or others employing a
variety of digital environments and
media
b. communicate information and ideas effectively to
multiple audiences using a
variety of media and formats
d. contribute to project teams to produce
original works or solve problems
Assessment
Students were assessed individually and formally through a rubric on both their web page and their brochure. Opportunities for informal assessments are the record sheet and the expert planning sheet.
Diverse Learners
Some area attractions were assigned two experts (instead of one) to accommodate diverse learners.
Credits
Pictures were taken by the class and teacher.
Artifacts
Attraction Expert record sheet
