1. Harry Potter
A WebQuest for 8th Grade Writing
Designed by
Abbie Bickett
ambickett@mail.usi.edu
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In t r o d u c t i o n
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a witch or wizard? Ever wandered what
Hogwarts was like? I'm sure you have, just like everyone else who has read the Harry
Potter series. Today, we will do just that. Today, you become a Hogwarts student and
write your own experience.
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Th e Ta s k
You have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizadry! You will
recieve your supplies list and get sorted into a house and make lots of friends. Then you

2. get to pick your wand!. In your story, you get to meet Harry and decide if you want to
be his friend. You will also decide if you want to try out for quidditch and what classes
you want to take. You get to decide how life is at Hogwarts. Your story begins now.
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Th e Pr o c e s s
1. Read your acceptance letter.
2. Read through your supplies list and proceed to the sorting ceremony. Answer the
questions and find out which house you'll be in.
3. Write down the name of your house.
4. Now start typing your story. Here are some sites to help you get more ideas.
5. Here is a grammar site to help make sure you are following the rules.
6. Spell check you story to make sure you have no errors.
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Ev a l u a t i o n
Evaluation Rubric

3. Category Outstanding – 4 Good – 3 pts Average -2 pts Poor -1 pt Score
pts
Content Story is complete Story had less Story only has 1 Story has no
with and than 3 paragraph for structure.
introduction,at paragraphs for each section.
least 3 paragraph the body.
body, and
conclusion.
Mechanics No misspellings or 1-2 misspellings 3-5 misspellings 6 or more
grammatical or grammatical or grammatical misspellings or
errors. errors. errors. grammatical
error.
Originiality Story shows Story has several Story has few Story is copied.
evidence the creative and original ideas. Not original.
writer has used original ideas. Some parts are Very few ideas.
original thought. Only 1 or 2 copied.
Ideas are creative copied ideas.
and logical.
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Con cl u s i o n

4. This WebQuest will strengthin your writing ability. You will be able to put yourself in
stories and perfect your first-person writing. This will also help you spot grammar and
spelling errors in your writing.
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St a n d a r d s
6.2.8 Understand and explain the use of simple equipment by following directions in
a technical manual.
8.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing, keep a list or notebook of ideas, and use graphic
organizers to plan writing.
8.4.4 Plan and conduct multiple-step information searches using computer
networks.
8.4.7 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning and clarity.
8.4.8 Edit and proofread one’s own writing, as well as that of others, using an
editing checklist or set of rules, with specific examples of corrections of
frequent errors.
8.6.5 Use correct punctuation.
8.6.6 Use correct capitalization.
8.6.7 Use correct spelling conventions.
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Te a c h e r Not e s
This gives students a chance to be creative and think critically for themselves.
Encourage them to use only their ideas.
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Created by Abbie Bickett ambickett@mail.usi.edu
Adapted from http://webquest.sdsu.edu/LessonTemplate.html located on Bernie Dodge’s Training Materials Site.