Book Travel
Book Travel
By: Miss Courtney Francis and Miss Cari Jones
Introduction: Why do people love to read? During this WebQuest we will discover what makes up a good story and why people love to read.
Task: By completing this WebQuest students will be able to read a story and determine the characters, setting, and plot.
Process: You will be working in groups looking at different websites that your teacher has selected. Start off by looking at the story background. Once that is completed move onto the tasks of figuring out what your group was assinged either the characters, setting, and/or plot story.
Phase 1: Story Background
Elements of Fictions (Older Students)
Story : Rapunzel
1.What is the definition of a character?
2. Why do stories have characters in them?
3. What is the purpose of the main character in a story?
4. What is the purpose of minor characters in a story?
Definition: Short Story Elements
Group 2: Setting
1. What is the definition of a setting?
2. What is the purpose of a setting?
3. Why do we like to read about a certain setting in stories or book?
4. What makes a setting so important?
Definition: Short Story Elements
Group 3: Plot
1. What is the definition of a plot?
2. What is the purpose of a story having a plot?
3. What makes the plot so interesting in stories?
4. How does the plot directly affect the other aspects of the story?
Definition: Short Story Elements
Phase 3: Discussion
All of the groups will join back together and we will further discuss every story element and discuss what each group found out on their topic.
Phase 4: Real World Feedback
By remembering our big question "Why people love to read?" if you have any further questions you can contact Dr. Vicki Sterling (Professor at Dakota State University) via email: vicki.sterling@dsu.edu
Phase 5: Conclusion
The story elements that we have covered in this WebQuest make stories interesting to read. By finding a story with these story elements you will find great enjoyment in reading.