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A WebQuest for the purpose of
Experiencing a WebQuest

Written by:
Michelle Kendrick, eMINTS CIS
kendricktm@more.net
Adopted by Marilyn Querciagrossa for EDCP 820
marilynq1952@yahoo.com
Governors State University, Winter 2004
Original webquest at http://emints.more.net/info/northeast/japanwebquest/
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Introduction Bird
Just imagine....
Teacher burnout has finally struck and you go out in pursuit of a new career.  With your immense creativity and finely tuned computer skills, you decide advertising is the place for you.  The Acme Advertising Agency is very interested in your resume and portfolio.  They decide to put you to one final test.  Pass, and you land a great job with a substantial pay check and benefits out of this world.  Fail.... and it is back to the want ads.

Are you ready?
 

 


 
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Task  Woman
The client for your challenge is the Blue Skies Travel Agency.  They are about to launch a large ad campaign profiling tours of the Hokkaido region in Japan.  They would like the campaign to revolve around a unique, original, and catchy piece of poetry in the form of a Japanese Tanka.  You guessed it!  Your task is to create this compelling little Tanka.

Don't worry.  You won't be alone.  Two other job candidates will work with you.  Each of you will choose one role in order to complete the work in the short time frame that has been established.

Good luck!  If the Blue Skies Agency accepts your poetry, congratulations the job is yours!
 

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Process Man
You will work in an advertising team of three.  Each of you will choose one role to perform in order to complete an original piece of poetry. 
 

Role 1   Role 2   Role 3


First read the roles below and decide which role each person on your team will fulfill.  Remember to use your strengths and talents to the fullest as you choose.

Role One:  Geographic Researcher
In order to create a poem suitable for the campaign, your group must have information on the Hokkaido region of Japan.  Where is it located?  What does it look like there?  What is of interest that might be included in a short piece of poetry?  What might a tourist find interesting there?
Use the links below to make a short presentation to your group that will  inform them about the Hokkaido region.

Japan for Visitors
Hokkaido Japan
Outdoor Japan

Role Two:  Poetics Specialist
What exactly is a Japanese Tanka?  Your job is to discover how to write a Tanka.  How many lines should you use?  Does it rhyme?  Should it be written in a certain voice or with a certain mood?  Use these links to find the answers.  Take notes and explain to your group how to write a Tanka.

Types of Poetry
Types of Japanese Poetry
Poetry Forms

Role Three:  Graphic Artist
Your group will be required to present your poem to the Blue Skies Travel Agency on one PowerPoint slide.  This slide must be visually attractive and present Tanka in a memorable way.  Your role is to develop this slide.  Find some suitable clipart and pictures to include.  You may decide to finalize these after the poem is actually written, but you better collect some ideas and have the background and font setup on your PowerPoint.  It should be ready to go when your group begins writing.  Here are some links to help you:

Japan Photo Gallery
Japanese Clipart
Japan for Visitors
Hokkaido Japan
Outdoor Japan

After each person has chosen a role, you will be assigned to a new group.  Working in an ad agency is all about teamwork!  Every Geographic Researcher in the room will work together to complete their task.  Every Poetics Specialist will also work together, and every Graphic Artist.  You have exactly 20 minutes to complete this first task.  Work quickly and efficiently.

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Now for the challenge! 

Return to your original group of three.  Each person should briefly present their findings and work to the team. 

Write the Tanka for the Travel Agency's campaign.  Everyone should work together and get those creative ideas flowing!
The Graphic Artist should type the final poem onto the PowerPoint slide and finish adding any finishing touches.  Together prepare a short spiel to go along with your poem explaining its relevance to the ad campaign. 

Good luck! 

In 30 minutes every group will present their poetry to the Blue Skies' CEO.  Make sure you are ready.  Choose one person to read the poem, one to run the slideshow, and one to explain to the travel agency why this poem should be chosen as the "one".
 

 

 
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Evaluation Flowers


Use the following scoring guide to evaluate your performance on this webquest.  You will be graded on your ability to work as a team and the quality of your original Tanka.

Subject Matter   Presentation   Graphical Design    Mechanics   
Tanka Mechanics    Teamwork 

 

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Subject Matter
 

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Nothing in the poem is relevant to the Japanese area of Hokkaido Japan in general is represented by the poem but not the Hokkaido area in particular. Most of the poem reflects  the Japanese region of Hokkaido, and  relevant    topics and emotions have been used.  However one or more lines are inappropriate or their relevance is not clear. Poem reflects the region of the Japanese region of Hokkaido,  relevant topics and emotions have been used throughout the poem.
Presentation is Persuasive
 

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Poem and presentation describing its relevance is unconvincing.  Poem is not creative or relevant to the ad campaign. Poem and presentation describing relevance are somewhat persuasive.  Poem is not very creative or relevant to the ad campaign.  Several elements need improvement.  Poem and presentation describing its relevance are mostly persuasive.  One or more elements needs improvement before using it in the ad campaign. Poem and presentation describing its relevance totally persuades the Travel Agency to use your work.  Poem is creative and inviting.  It will be an addition to the ad campaign.
Graphical 
Design
 

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No graphics were used or too many graphics and special effects were used.  They interfere with the appeal of the Tanka. Graphics and special effects were used in a random manner.  The use of the graphics doesn't support the content. Most special effects and graphics support the content.  But there is an occasional use of random graphics or effects. Graphics and special effects combine to effectively deliver a message.  They support the content of the Tanka.
Mechanics
 

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Presentation has 3 or more spelling errors  Presentation has 2 spelling errors  Presentation has 1 spelling error Presentation has no misspellings 
Tanka Mechanics
 

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Poem in no way resembles a Tanka An attempt was made to write a Tanka but there are errors in following the specifications for  words, syllables, and rhymes.  Poem does not truly use the voice and mood of a Tanka. Tanka was written to the correct specifications for words, syllables and rhymes or follows the tradition of a Tanka in voice and mood. But it does not do both. Tanka was written to the correct specifications for words, syllables and rhymes.  Poem followed the tradition of a Tanka in voice and mood.
Teamwork
 

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One or two people did all or most of the work Most team members participated in some aspect of the work, but workloads varied. Most team members contributed their fair share of the work. The work was divided and shared equally by all team members.

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ConclusionWoman
How did you do?  Did you accomplish your tasks in the time allotted?  What was it like working in groups to accomplish tasks?  Were you happy with the Tanka you produced?
You might have learned a little about Japan, PowerPoint, and poetry.  But I truly hoped you learned about a webquest and what it might be like for your students when they work on a webquest. 

As an extension of your learning, work in your group of three to list the five parts of every webquest and write an explanation of what each part should accomplish.  We will share these ideas with the group.

 

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