1. Webquest
Topic:
Art: Romanticism in poetry.
Objectives:
Through this web quest, you will be reading about poetry in Romanticism
and one example from one of the most renowned authors.
You have to create a short poem which reflects features of Romanticism.
Process:
You will work in groups of four using the links provided by the teacher, but
also you can use extra material (books, magazines, encyclopedias,
articles, etc.). The task will be done in a two period lesson.
You have to answer the questions in a word document based on the
materials. Then, write a poem considering the information from your
reading. These documents have to be sent to the teacher by e-mail.
Guiding questions:
1. When and where did this movement take place?
2. What are its main characteristics?
3. How is Romanticism different from other literary movements?
4. Who are the most renowned romantic authors?
5. Read the poem “The Lamb” by William Blake. Identify romantic elements.
Resources:
1. http://writershistory.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=catego
ry§ionid=4&id=32&Itemid=45
2. http://writershistory.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=catego
ry§ionid=4&id=32&Itemid=45
2. 3. http://www.wisegeek.org/what-was-the-romantic-movement-in-
literature.htm
4. http://www.wisegeek.org/what-was-the-romantic-movement-in-
literature.htm
5. http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/172926
Task:
Create a short poem (two stanzas) using “The Lamb” as an example and consider
the characteristics of Romanticism (exaltation of feelings, use of nature, etc.)
Conclusions:
What can you conclude after having done research on the topic and the task?
Evaluation:
Needs
improvement
Acceptable Satisfactory
Team work There is no
evidence of
team work
There is no
clear evidence
that every
student works
in the same
way
Team members
interact
cooperatively
Answers to
guiding
questions
Answers are
not complete
or lack relevant
information.
Questions are
answered
fully but
content is not
appropriate.
Answers are
described in
detail and
content is
appropriate.
3. Reflection
provided the
conclusion
There is no
evidence of
critical thinking
within the
group.
There is
evidence of
critical
thinking but
support is not
provided.
Critical thinking
is present and
supported with
examples.
Language
use
Mistakes
hinder
communication
Some
mistakes are
present but
they do not
interfere with
meaning
Accurate use of
the language.
Communication
is successful.
Task Structure is not
appropriate.
Content does
not reflect
features of
Romanticism.
Structure
needs
improvement.
Content does
not clearly
reflect the
features of
Romanticism.
Structure is
appropriate
and content
reflects the
main features
of the literary
movement.
