Lesson 3 Respond To Literature-The Keeping Quilt

Instructional Objectives:  Students will:

Comprehend basic plots of classic fairy tales, myths, folktales, legends, and fables from around the world.

Determine what characters are like by what they say or do and by how the author or illustrator portrays them.

Determine the underlying theme or author's message in fiction and non-fiction text.

Recognize the similarities of sounds in words and rhythmical patterns in a selection.

Identify the speaker or narrator in a selection.

Time Required: 50 minutes

Advance Preparation:

Print out the WebQuest questions for students to be able to write on while they explore the WebQuest.

Download and print homework Family Tree Chart for tomorrow's lesson. http://genealogy.about.com/library/free_charts/bl_family_tree.htm

Materials: paper, pencils, computers with Internet access

Activity:

The Keeping Quilt Web Quest

http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/webquest2000/student/slindadukes/kquilt.html

Extensions:

MuseumLink Illinois has a wonderful site with various quilting activities called Keeping Us in Stitches: Quilts and Quilters Activities and Resources. Students can learn about the patterns, the techniques, the symbolism, the fabrics, and the makers of Illinois quilts, as well as participate in several creative activities.

http://museum.state.il.us/muslink/art/htmls/ks_actres.html

Homework: Ask students to bring in ingredients for the Lesson 6 activity a few days in advance. Some material suggestions are: raisins, peanut butter, cream cheese, marshmallow cream, jellies, dried fruit, candy sprinkles, bread slices with the crust removed.

Download and print out this family tree chart for students to complete at home and return for the next lesson:

http://genealogy.about.com/library/free_charts/bl_family_tree.htm

Evaluation:

Assessment Rubric for Web Quest

http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/webquest2000/student/slindadukes/home.html