Monday, November 18, 2013

Scarlet Ibis Webquest

Directions:
Follow the directions below.

To get started:
A.   Open up the WEBQUEST WORKSHEET. You will save this in your school home drive - title it “Scarlet Ibis.”
B.   You will use Times New Roman size 12 font and one inch margins for this assignment.

PART 1  
A. Pre-Reading Focus:
  • Respond the following:
FOCUS QUESTION
For each of the following groups of people, assign a number from 1-6 (1 being the highest) to indicate the level of expectation they have for you:
parents        siblings        friends           teachers      coaches        yourself
Then, in a paragraph or two, explain who you think expects the most from you and why?
B. About the author:
Authors have an uncanny way of presenting information to the reader that is often hidden behind rich language and literary devices.  In discovering the "mysteries" of the literature, readers gain insights into human experiences and develop a broader understanding of one's self.  James Hurst, author of "The Scarlet Ibis," is one who provides "mystery and meaning" through his short story.  You will use the web to find information that will help you complete this assignment.

  • Title this section “About the Author.” Using the following link, find your information to answer the following questions. Be certain to cite the source.

QUESTIONS:
1. Where did/does James Hurst live?
2. What careers did James Hurst have?
3. What seemed to be James Hurst’s passion?

C. Symbolism:
What is a symbol?  


Instead of going to the textbook for the answer, link to 
the following sites to find the definition of a symbol:


This  site gives you a sampling of categories that provide a wide 
range of symbols.  Click on at least FIVE letters of the alphabet, choose ONE 
item for each letter,  and record the symbolic meaning of each item. Record 
your findings on your worksheet.

Symbolism


This next link, gives some of the symbolic meanings of tomb items: 


Pick one symbol and record it on your worksheet

Tomb Symbolism




Trees also have symbolism.  Click on this next link to uncover the 
meanings of trees that you may know. Then on the back of your paper, write a 
list 3 trees you may have seen or heard of and their symbolic meanings 

Tree Symbolism






D. The Scarlet Ibis:




What is a Scarlet Ibis?



You'll be reading a story about a scarlet ibis, and you 
have probably guessed that it will involve some symbolism.  Wouldn't 
you agree that it would help to understand the story if you knew what a 
scarlet ibis was?  

The following site has a picture of the scarlet ibis.  

Click the link below to see a scarlet ibis.

Photograph of the scarlet ibis


What's so special about the scarlet ibis?  Click on this site and be ready to 
answer some questions. 

The Scarlet Ibis - INFO SITE ONE







The Scarlet Ibis - INFO SITE TWO








Record your answers to the following questions on your worksheet: 

1)  What is a scarlet ibis?  Describe in detail -



     A.  Provide a physical description



     B.  List any significant character traits



2)  Describe the environment in which the scarlet ibis lives.  
3)  How is environment important to the bird's survival?









E. Symbolism Check:



Before you begin reading the short story "The Scarlet Ibis", let's see if you can  unlock 



the "mystery" and find the "meaning" in the following poem: 




1.  Read the poem carefully. 
2.  Write the specific clues that will aid in identifying the symbol. 
3.  Identify the symbol. 
4.  Provide a brief explanation or justification for your choice. 
5.  Submit your analysis to your teacher. 



 "First Lesson" by Philip Booth

Lie back, daughter, let your head 
be tipped back in the cup of my hand. 
Gently, and I will hold you.  Spread  
your arms wide, lie out on the stream 
and look high at the gulls.  A dead- 
man's - float is face down.  You will dive 
and swim soon enough where this tidewater 
ebbs to the sea.  Daughter, believe 
me, when you tire on the long thrash  
to your island, lie up, and survive. 
As you float now, where I held you 
and let go, remember when fear 
cramps your heart what I told you: 
Lie gently and wide to the light-year 
stars, lie back, and the sea will hold you.


 


Answer the following questions on your paper:

1.  The father is giving his daughter advice about floating.  This first swim 
lesson dealing with floating also has a symbolic meaning.  Not only is the 
father giving his daughter advice about floating, but he is also giving his 
daughter advice about ____________________. 

2.  Provide a brief explanation for your choice.









Part 2



A. Literary Check:






    

  • 
Title this section “Literary Terms;” then make a table with three columns.
    

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  • 
Type in the literary terms below in the far left column.
    

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  • 
In the second column, type in the definition of the literary devices.
    

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Your last column will remain blank
    

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Literary Terms Link



 



LITERARY TERMS



Foreshadowing            symbol           theme          point of view



Dynamic character       climax            conflict           mood



Allusion                     simile             metaphor












B. Vocabulary Development:








    

  • 
Title this section “Vocabulary” and fill in the table with three columns.
    

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  • 
Locate the vocabulary words in the far left column.
    

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  • 
In the second column, find and type the definition of the vocabulary words. Make sure you are finding the correct definition of word using the part of speech given (if it has more than one entry).
    

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  • 
In the third column, find and type in at least two synonyms for the vocabulary word.
    

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VOCABULARY WORDS:



Caul           Nettles



Invalid        Vermilion



Reiterate       Exotic



Imminent        Heresy



Infallibility   Careen

              Precariously    Evanescence







R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.



1.2.10.D: Analyze inferences and draw conclusions, citing textual support, based on an author’s explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject.







Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.









R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.



-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text



-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language






























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