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Bah Humbug Mystery A WebQuest for 8th Grade Mrs. Johnson
“I have endeavored in this Ghostly little book to raise
the Ghost of an idea which shall not put my readers out of humour with
themselves, which each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their house pleasantly, and no
one wish to lay it.” Your faithful Friend and Servant, C.D Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page BAH HUMBUG!!!
Greedy, Heartless, Spiteful… these are all words that once described Ebenezer
Scrooge. But what happened? He is now Pleasant, Amiable, and
Helpful. The answer lies in the
knowledge of four ghosts. Assuming the
roles of the four ghosts, your team will examine what elements changed
Scrooge’s outlook on life.
Your team will
assume the roles of the four ghosts in Scrooge’s life. Each ghost will engage in various journeys
involving setting, characters, action, and symbolism. After completion of your individual tasks,
you will gather as a collaborative group to solve the essential question:
“WHAT MADE SCROOGE CHANGE HIS OUTLOOK ON LIFE?” To accomplish
the task, you will need to work both independently as well as with your
team. By following the steps
carefully, you will successfully complete this final project of our Christmas
Carol Unit! 1. First, you'll be
assigned to a team of 4 students...yes… I will choose the teams. 2. After meeting with your
team, you will choose the role of Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas
Present, Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, or Jacob Marley. 3. Each ghost will visit
their site given below. You will visit
this site each day and complete the assignment that is given for that day. Click on the appropriate day to view the
assignment. 4. Assignments are due on
the following day. Please bring your
completed assignments to class and be ready to share them with your group. 5. On the fourth day, your
team will work together to synthesize information you’ve all collected. After sharing your ideas, you will complete
your FINAL PROJECT together. Click HERE
to view the requirements of your final project. Click HERE
for your self-assessment rubric for your final project. 6. HAVE FUN!! Characters
Jacob Marley
Ghost of Christmas Past
Ghost of Christmas
Present
Ghost of Christmas Yet
to Come Do you need
help remembering the PLOT of the play?
Do you need to find a QUOTE? Click HERE for a text
version of the play. Do you need
help remembering all the CHARACTERS? Click HERE for a summary of each character in
the play. Are you
having trouble with the VOCABULARY of the play? If so click HERE… WHO WANTS
SOME EXTRA CREDIT? Before you
begin… here are some sites that will help you learn about the life and work
of Charles Dickens (hint…hint… these will help you do the extra credit): http://www.helsinki.fi/kasv/nokol/dickens.html http://www.west.net/~cybrary/Dickens/ http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/PRdickens.htm http://65.107.211.206/authors/dickens/dickensov.html http://www.online-literature.com/dickens/ Click on the
extra credit assignment to view:
As a guideline, use this rubric to evaluate your
assignments and make any necessary revisions.
I will also use this tool to evaluate you projects! You may earn up to 20 points each day. You may self-assess yourself as you
complete each assignment and keep track of how well you are doing. After each
assignment I have included a self-assessment to show you exactly what is
required for each assignment. Make
sure you look at it before you begin your assignment. You will also earn up
to 20 points for good group participation (5 points per day). I will post the participation grades on the
board each day so you can track your progress. I will be using the group
participation chart that you are all familiar with. Good luck!
Scrooge was better than
his word. He did it all, and infinitely more; and to Tiny Tim, who did NOT
die, he was a second father. He became as good a friend, as good a master,
and as good a man as the good old city knew, or any other good old city,
town, or borough in the good old world. Some people laughed to see the
alteration in him; but his own heart laughed, and that was quite enough for
him.
~ Stave 4 Let us never forget the
words of Ebenezer Scrooge: “I will honor Christmas
in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
I will live in the Past, Present, and Future. The Spirits of all three shall strive
within me. I will not shut out the
lessons that they teach.”
~ E. Scrooge
Stave 4
The following are sources of any images,
music or text that I’ve used: http://gaslight.mtroyal.ca/carol.htm#STAVE4 http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/dickens/pva/pva127.html http://www.bibliomania.com/0/0/19/35/frameset.html http://turnerlearning.com/tntlearning/christmascarol/ http://www.cedmagic.com/featured/christmas-carol/1999-xmas-niece-dinner.html http://www.clovisusd.k12.ca.us/learn/curriculum/language/dickens/author.htm Thank you to everyone who has provided resources or help. Literary source: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Teacher Page Curriculum Standards: The tasks in this web based literacy project
addresses the following New Hampshire State School Standards for grade 8. Purpose. The ability to read is essential
for students to succeed as learners, both in school and throughout their
lives, and to become contributing members of society. Students must be able
to deal critically with a variety of complex texts including literary,
narrative, content, informational, and practical works. Good readers combine
the inclination to read with the ability to use monitoring and discussion to
develop understanding. They employ multiple strategies and processes to
understand the written word. Students cannot learn to read in a vacuum. A
good reading program combines the use of assigned materials with the
opportunity for students to select materials for themselves. Throughout their
formal instruction in English language arts, students should read authentic
materials including worthy examples of literature as well as texts that
reinforce other areas of the school's curriculum. Curriculum Standard 1. Students will demonstrate
the interest and ability to read age-appropriate materials fluently, with
understanding and appreciation.
Purpose. Literature provides a ready means
for students to understand not only American culture but also the world in
which they live. It provides students with the opportunity to gain an
appreciation of the universality of human experience and a better
understanding of themselves and others. By becoming familiar with carefully
selected classical and contemporary American and British literature as well
as literary works translated into English, students grow to appreciate Curriculum Standard 4. Students will demonstrate
competence in understanding, appreciating, interpreting, and critically
analyzing classical and contemporary American and British literature as well
as literary works translated into English.
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