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Mrs. Renninger - Grades 4 and 5: LA, Math, and LS

Women’s Influence on America’s History
A WebQuest for 4th and 5th Grade Writing 
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Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits

Introduction               Eleanor      Harriet

   “ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!”

This WebQuest has been designed to help guide you during your inquiry project.  You will have access to several websites and book titles that are filled with interesting information about several important women who have had a major impact in our country's history. 

                                  
Keep in mind our essential questions:     
 
  1. Who is (the person being studied)?
  2. How did (the person being studied) impact America's history?

 

Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits


The Task
 

Over the next six weeks, we will be studying how certain women have influenced our American history, impacting how we live today. 

 

 

Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits

The Process
 
This unit will be differentiated based on your interests. 
 
Reading Element: 
  • As a whole group we will learn about Eleanor Roosevelt, Harriet Tubman, and Marian Anderson.
  • We will read three selections titled: Who was Eleanor Roosevelt, Moses, and When Marian Sang
  • During the reading of each selection, we will all take notes on the important information that helps us to learn about who these incredible people were.  Following each reading, you all will be invovled in literature discussions and small group sharing sessions, refecting on what was read. 
  • In small groups and as a whole group we will discuss how these specific women influenced how we live today. 
  • Each one of you will select a biography to read about someone who you find interesting.  (The biographies you select do not have to be about a woman, you may choose to read about a man how had a great impact on America's history.)
  • Everyone will read a biography nightly applying the reading strategies learned and practiced in class.  (chunking information, summarizing)
Writing Element:
  • Writing will be integrated into this unit in the form of projects and essays.
  • As a whole class we will write a 5 paragraph essay reflecting on the life of Marian Anderson and how she influenced America's history. 
  • We will guide each other through writing a 5 paragraph essay incorportating small and whole group brainstorm sessions, partner writing, peer conferencing, and student/teacher conferencing sessions.
  • You all will independently write an essay reporting on the person you have selected to learn about.  
  • At the conclusion of this unit, we will all prepare mini-presentations including the information gathered using our class websites and book selections supporting this unit.  
Projects:
  • Timelines (Ourselves, Eleanor Roosevelt, Interest Person)
  • Advertising Flyers
  • Class book
  • Mini-presentations 

 

Books
 
Anne Elizabeth's Diary - written by Anne Elizabeth Rector
Who Was Anne Frank? - written by Ann Abramson
Who Was Emelia Earhart? - written by Kate Jerome
Who Was Daniel Boone? - written by Sydelle Kramer
Chocolate by Milton Hershey - written by Betty Burford
James Monroe - written by Linda Wade
Benjamin Franklin - written by Time For Kids (Scholastics)
 
Websites
 
Specially Designed Instruction
  2. Graphic Organizer While Reading - (See Ms. Renninger) 
  3. Graphic Organizer While Writing - (See Ms. Renninger)

Each writing component to this unit will be graded using the Pennsylvania Writing Scoring Domain Rubric.
 
 
Together we will create a rubric for grading our class participation, timelines, classbook, and mini-presentations.   

Evaluation   "A Work in Progress!"

 
 Basic Proficient

Advanced
Class Participation

Time line
(Eleanor Roosevelt)

Time line (Self)
  

Advertisement Flyer

          Classbook
        Mini-Presentation
 

   Webquest  mapping summary  notes 

Conclusion
Wow!  We have all learned a lot about some of the people who have greatly influenced America's history and how we live today. 
 
"Boys and girls, always remember how special and important you are in this world.  You too have the abilities to make wonderful contributions!" 
                                       
                                        Sincerely,
                                        Ms. Renninger
 
 
Credits & References

 

 

 

  
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits

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