Transcript Document 7332579

A Fifth Grade WebQuest Created by Gretchen Hornsby
Milford Elementary School
Overview
Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
Credits
Overview
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This social studies/language arts web-based project challenges students to
become newspaper reporters who research and describe the cultural
developments that took place during the 1920’s.
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The Georgia Performance Standards addressed in this project include:
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SS5H4: The student will describe U.S. involvement in World War I and Post-World War I America.
SS5G2: The student will explain the reasons for the spatial patterns of economic activities.
ELA5R1: The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible
explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts.
ELA5W1: The student produces writing that establishes and appropriate organizational structure, sets a
context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals a satisfying closure.
ELA5W2: The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres.
ELA5W3: The student uses research and technology to support writing.
Cobb County Technology Standards addressed in this project include:
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T.22: The student creates, modifies, and edits documents using desktop publishing tools.
T.24: The student recognizes and uses technology and telecommunication tools to locate information.
Introduction
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• After the serious days of
World War I, the 1920’s
brought good times for many
Americans. People were
eager for change and wanted
to enjoy themselves. For this
reason, the 1920’s are often
called the Roaring Twenties.
This period in our country’s
history saw many
developments in industry,
aviation, entertainment,
women’s rights, and African
American culture.
The year is 1927 and the staff at the
Daily Dispatch is feverishly working
to cover all the exciting
developments happening across
the nation. The problem is that
more and more people are getting
their news from listening to the
radio instead of reading the
newspaper! They need to hire some
talented new editors who will dazzle
readers with their creative
reporting, writing, and research
skills. They hope to boost
newspaper sales by writing up-tothe-minute news stories and
improving the appearance of their
paper by featuring photographs not
found anywhere else. Do you have
what it takes to bring back readers
and save the newspaper?
Task
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You and your team have all been
hired as editors for the Daily
Dispatch. They are counting on
your hard work and expert reporting
skills! Each member of your team
will be assigned to a different
reporting role: Industry Editor,
Entertainment Editor, Technology
Editor, and Cultural/Women’s
Suffrage Movement Editor. Your job
is to research the latest happenings
in your field and write a brief news
story that will both inform and
entertain your readers! Remember
that a picture is worth a thousand
words! Good luck!
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Click on the pictures below for your
specific reporting assignment:
Industry Editor
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This has been a very exciting decade for new industries and the economy! Your job
as the Industry Editor is to research the sources below to learn about these
industries and how they have impacted American life. In your news report, be sure
to include details about these important developments:
– Henry Ford and the assembly line
– How people are paying for automobiles and other expensive goods
– Other industries that are needed because of the automobile
– How these industries are changing where and how people live
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Sources you will need in your search:
– Your social studies textbook
– http://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/assemblyline/
– http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/inventions/ford_henry.html
Entertainment Editor
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The 1920’s are also known as the Jazz Age. Many Americans found new sources of
entertainment from music, sports, movies, and radio. Your job as the Entertainment Editor is to
research the sources below to learn about ways in which Americans were enjoying their PostWorld War I days. Be sure to include information about the following developments:
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The contributions of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees and baseball
The rise of Jazz music and the contributions of Louis Armstrong
New developments in film (movies)
Other entertainment developments such as the Harlem Globetrotters.
Sources you will need in your search:
– Your social studies textbook
– http://165.29.91.7/classes/humanities/amstud/97-98/jazz/YOURPAGE.HTM
– http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=59
– http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers_and_honorees/hofer_bios/ruth_babe.htm
– http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
– http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2005/hardwood/special_overview.html
Technology Editor
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It is amazing how many technological advances are being made in such a short
period of time! With each new invention American life changes dramatically. As the
Technology Editor, it is your job to keep up with all of these incredible new
discoveries and document how they are making life easier for all of us. You will need
to use the following sources to learn about the rapid changes we are all experiencing.
Be sure to include the following details in your news report:
– Charles Lindbergh, The Spirit of St. Louis, and how they increased interest in
commercial air travel
– The radio, commercial radio stations, and how they are changing life for the American
family
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Sources you will need in your search:
– Your social studies textbook
– http://www.brainpop.com/technology/communications/radio/
– http://www.brainpop.com/technology/transportation/flight/
– http://www.pbs.org/kcet/chasingthesun/planes/stlouis.html
Cultural Editor/Women’s Suffrage Movement
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The New York neighborhood of Harlem has become a center for African American
artists. Writers, musicians, and other artists have begun gathering here to not only
entertain people, but also to share what it is like to be black in the United States.
Women are also experiencing new rights and freedoms. In your news report, please
include details about the following developments:
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Langston Hughes and his contribution to the Harlem Renaissance
The art of Jazz music and how it began
Why the Harlem Renaissance is considered to be a “rebirth” for African Americans
Other ways (besides the arts) in which African Americans are thriving
New rights for women
Sources you will need in your search:
– Your social studies text book
– http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/harlemrenaissance/
– http://165.29.91.7/classes/humanities/amstud/97-98/jazz/YOURPAGE.HTM
– http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/womenssuffrage/
Process
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You and your teammates need to follow these steps to ensure the best
possible newspaper project:
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Carefully read your job description and ask the chief editor (your teacher) if you have questions or need
help understanding your topic.
Carefully read the evaluation before starting your reporting job.
Review all the sources provided to gather as much information as possible. Write down important facts,
dates, and other information you want to include in your news report. It would be a good idea to use
index cards for your notes. You may also want to copy and save a few pictures that would enhance the
quality of your reporting.
Once you have enough information, write a rough draft of your news article. Make sure to skip lines so a
teammate has room to write suggestions. Remember that your article needs to inform readers, but
should still be fun and interesting to read.
Have a teammate read your draft and make suggestions for improvement. Make sure you have included
all important information listed in your job description. Make notes about new ideas or other changes.
Both you and a partner need to check your work for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
Write a second draft that includes all of your changes, ideas, and corrections.
With your teammates, use Microsoft Publisher to select a newsletter format for your newspaper. You will
each need to type your news story. Work together to select Clip Art, pictures, and other visual graphics
to make your project original and professional. Don’t forget to save your work every few minutes!
When your team has finished, present your project to the class. Make sure each reporter on your team
has an important part in this presentation.
Submit your newspaper to the chief editor (your teacher) for evaluation.
Think about your project and answer the questions on the Conclusion page.
Evaluation
Accomplished
Editor
Required
Elements
(20 Points)
Writing
Skills
(20 Points)
Technology
Skills
(20 Points)
Presentation
(20 Points)
Team
Cooperation
(20 Points)
Developing
Editor
Beginning
Editor
All required details were
covered thoroughly and the
editor took a great interest
in the topic.
Most of the required
details were covered.
Some ideas could be
explained in greater
detail.
Some required elements may be
missing. More time researching
the topic is needed to make this
a final draft.
The writing is pleasant and
easy to read. It is
informative yet entertaining.
Three or fewer errors made
in structure, grammar, or
spelling.
The writing is
informative. The editor
could spend more time
developing the
creativity or structure of
the writing. Three to six
errors in the piece.
The writing is off to a good start.
More revision is needed to make
this piece a final draft. Six or
more errors may interfere with
the meaning or enjoyment of the
writing. Work with a partner and
the teacher to revise.
Technology was used
appropriately and
successfully. The product
is professional and new
skills were gained in the
process.
The editor gained new
technology skills from
completing the project.
The finished product
may be basic or need a
few changes to make it
professional.
The editor is learning to use the
technology required for the
project. Some one-on-one
assistance may be needed to
gain the skills necessary to
create the finished product.
The editor had a
meaningful role in the group
presentation. The speaker
was prepared and
confident.
The editor had a limited
role in the group
presentation. Continue
practicing speaking
skills.
The editor had little or no part in
the presentation of the project.
More planning and practice is
needed.
My team worked well
together. If there were
problems, they were
resolved quickly and
without much teacher
intervention.
My team struggled at
times, but it did not
have a negative impact
on the final product. We
resolved conflicts
eventually and may
have needed some
assistance .
My team struggled to work
together and this made the
project difficult to complete.
Some problems are unresolved.
The group will need more time
and teacher conferences to
resolve differences and complete
the task.
Self
Evaluation
Chief Editor
Evaluation
Conclusion
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Outstanding reporting, editors! Newsstands are selling out of the Daily
Dispatch and your feature stories are the talk of the town! Take a
moment to reflect upon what you have accomplished and how much
you have learned.
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3-2-1 Summary:
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Name three people who played an important role in the Roaring Twenties.
List two ways in which America is a better place today because of this dynamic
decade.
Identify the most important person, event, or thing to remember about the 1920’s
(in your opinion).
Free Response:
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What did you learn about technology while completing this project?
How might you use these technology skills in the future?
Describe one challenge you and your teammates had to overcome to accomplish this task. You
may focus on any part of the project.
Credits
• The Roaring Twenties, Harcourt Brace Social
Studies Grade 5, p. 307-312.
• http://www.ditto.com
• http://www.yahooligans.com
• http://www.google.com