WELCOME TO THE CAY WEBQUEST
Theodore Taylor's novel The Cay is an amazing story about a young boy, Phillip, and an old man, Timothy, who must learn to survive together on an island after being shipwrecked. Although Phillip's upbringing causes him to judge and dislike Timothy initially because of his race, the story traces Phillip's change in perspective as he learns to love Timothy because of his wisdom, patience, and compassion.
Before beginning the story, we will be exploring the Internet to research topics having to do with the story so we can have a better understanding of the setting (where & when the story takes place), the historical context (what was going on in history during the time the story is meant to be taking place), and the plot (events that occur during the story).
Before beginning the story, we will be exploring the Internet to research topics having to do with the story so we can have a better understanding of the setting (where & when the story takes place), the historical context (what was going on in history during the time the story is meant to be taking place), and the plot (events that occur during the story).
Assignment
For this WebQuest, you will be working with a partner to complete each Expedition.
What's an Expedition?
An Expedition is the research process you'll complete in order to find information about the given topics relating to The Cay. At the top of this page, you'll see 10 different pages to click on. When you visit each page, you'll see a button which, when clicked, will bring you to a teacher-approved website where you'll be able to access information about that topic. Note: You are not allowed to find websites on these topics on your own. You must use the provided websites from the different WebQuest pages.
Materials:
iPad - You and your partner will be given an iPad to access the Internet to complete your Expeditions.
Graphic Organizer - As you visit each website, record your notes using the graphic organizer that your teacher provided you.
Final Project:
At the end of this process, you will be completing a foldable to display the information you've gathered. You will be required to transfer the information on your graphic organizer to your foldable.
What's an Expedition?
An Expedition is the research process you'll complete in order to find information about the given topics relating to The Cay. At the top of this page, you'll see 10 different pages to click on. When you visit each page, you'll see a button which, when clicked, will bring you to a teacher-approved website where you'll be able to access information about that topic. Note: You are not allowed to find websites on these topics on your own. You must use the provided websites from the different WebQuest pages.
Materials:
iPad - You and your partner will be given an iPad to access the Internet to complete your Expeditions.
Graphic Organizer - As you visit each website, record your notes using the graphic organizer that your teacher provided you.
Final Project:
At the end of this process, you will be completing a foldable to display the information you've gathered. You will be required to transfer the information on your graphic organizer to your foldable.
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