http://www.longwood.k12.ny.us/ridge/wq/savona/index.html
This web quest deals with fairytales and would be perfect for teaching a book such as J.R. R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”. After reviewing some other web quests, which were often confusing, this one seems simple and straightforward. The students must first select a fairytale to read from a list on the research page (most of which are rather short). Then they must answer several questions about their fairytale, asking them to think critically and analyze the story they have just read. After this, the student must brainstorm their fairytale and create options for how they want their story to develop. Finally, students must create their own fairytale using the elements they have just encountered and learned about. Although somewhat juvenile, this web quest will prove to be fun for the students, allowing them to think both critically and creatively about a story. It would be best for middle schoolers. If all goes as planned, this will teach the students about literary elements in fairytales and how to analyze this information. Its simplicity is appealing and the web quest also includes a grading rubric for the teacher that the students can also see. This will be valuable to both student and teacher as they both will be aware of the requirements of the assignment.
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