Abstract for Greek Gods WebQuest
We have designed a WebQuest for English Language Learners. The main focus is: Who were the Olympian Gods, and how can they be understood in a modern context? Our goal is to give students an opportunity to read Greek mythologies, while giving them grammatical support as an English Language Learner.
The main task will be for students to construct and perform a modern day play, while incorporating their knowledge about the Olympian Gods. We will divide our students into groups of 4. Each member will have to research a specific god (Zeus, Athena, Aphrodite, or Hades), and create a one page reflection where they will list specific character traits to evaluate their understanding of the chosen god. The play will require students to utilize character analysis and careful research in order to accurately portray their god. They will also have to critically think about how each character would act when placed in an everyday situation in 2011. They will also have to research the topics of false cognates and indefinite articles in order to hone their English writing skills.
Students will be reading information from online sources in order to transfer their knowledge into a collaborative, written play. This will help them practice engaged reading, writing and speaking skills.
The main task will be for students to construct and perform a modern day play, while incorporating their knowledge about the Olympian Gods. We will divide our students into groups of 4. Each member will have to research a specific god (Zeus, Athena, Aphrodite, or Hades), and create a one page reflection where they will list specific character traits to evaluate their understanding of the chosen god. The play will require students to utilize character analysis and careful research in order to accurately portray their god. They will also have to critically think about how each character would act when placed in an everyday situation in 2011. They will also have to research the topics of false cognates and indefinite articles in order to hone their English writing skills.
Students will be reading information from online sources in order to transfer their knowledge into a collaborative, written play. This will help them practice engaged reading, writing and speaking skills.