This document outlines a WebQuest lesson where students research Greek gods and goddesses and write tabloid articles about them. Students choose a god or goddess, research myths using suggested websites, and write a tabloid article in a creative voice using Microsoft Publisher. They also draw a picture of their god or goddess. The lesson aims to teach students about Greek culture and mythology while developing their writing, research, and computer skills.

1. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A WebQuest for 7 th Grade English Designed by Erin Giacomelli Erin Giacomelli [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page

2. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] The latest issue of The Daily Olympian needs to be published and you are responsible for getting the scoop, writing, and publishing a column on your favorite god or goddess. Get in there and find out what dirt you can dig up! Maybe they’re cheating on their spouse? Messing with mortals? Playing pranks? You never know what those crazy Olympians are up to…

5. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Internet Use Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites. Mechanics No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Organization Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. The information appears to be disorganized. 8) Diagrams & Illustrations Diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic. Diagrams and illustrations are accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic. Diagrams and illustrations are neat and accurate and sometimes add to the reader's understanding of the topic. Diagrams and illustrations are not accurate OR do not add to the reader's understanding of the topic.

6. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Nice work!!! Now you have a feel for what it is like to do field work in the colorful world of journalism while learning about Greek gods and goddesses. Congratulations! To learn more about Greek mythology check out these books from the library: The Iliad The Odyssey The Oresteia

7. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A special thanks to wikimedia for all of the images seen on this Webquest. Also to the following websites for material: http://www.greekmythology.com/ http://www.mythweb.com/ http://www.mythweb.com/encyc/index.html http://messagenet.com/myths/ http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/greek/articles.html http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/bdodge/scaffold/GG/greek_myth.html http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/greek/ http://www.loggia.com/myth/content.html Here is a link to The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group so others can utilize the latest version of this template and training materials.

8. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page A WebQuest for 7th Grade English Designed by Erin Giacomelli Erin Giacomelli [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

9. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson was developed as part of the San Diego Unified School District's Triton Project, a federally funded Technology Innovation Challenge Grant. In this lesson, students will be researching Greek gods and goddesses and then writing a Tabloid article dealing with their assigned god or goddess. They will also be drawing their god or goddess by hand. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

10. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson is designed for seventh grade English but can incorporate aspects of Greek history. It would work well for 6 th , 7 th , or even 8 th graders, especially if the reading texts correspond with Greek mythology. Skills Needed: Proficient Reading/Writing Voice in Writing Creativity Drawing Technical Skills- (knows how to type and work on a computer) Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

14. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page If this lesson is successful, student’s tabloid stories will coincide with actual myths, while adding a creative and interesting perspective of ancient myths and legends. End products will be colorful and it will be evident that the student had fun putting it together. Students will also display a deeper understanding of Greek culture and mythology. Rubric: Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Internet Use Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites. Mechanics No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Organization Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. The information appears to be disorganized. 8) Diagrams & Illustrations Diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic. Diagrams and illustrations are accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic. Diagrams and illustrations are neat and accurate and sometimes add to the reader's understanding of the topic. Diagrams and illustrations are not accurate OR do not add to the reader's understanding of the topic.

16. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson is interesting and provides a creative outlet for students. They can gain confidence in doing research and working with media on the computer. It will also introduce students to over-the-top journalism and how to create a specific voice in their writing. Hopefully it will be a fun project for both students and teachers alike. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

17. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Include a link back to The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group so that others can acquire the latest version of this template and training materials. The following is a list of helpful sites and sites that the students will be using: Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion http://www.greekmythology.com/ http://www.mythweb.com/ http://www.mythweb.com/encyc/index.html http://messagenet.com/myths/ http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/greek/articles.html http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/bdodge/scaffold/GG/greek_myth.html http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/greek/ http://www.loggia.com/myth/content.html Great images can be found on wikimedia that comply with creative commons laws.