Creating the Ivan Capp Monster A Middle School 5th and 6th Grade Grammar WebQuest

Introduction    Task      Process      Resources      Evaluation      Conclusion      Works Cited     Teacher Info

Introduction: 

Grammar doesn’t need to be a “monster-ous” chore to learn!

Task:

Lucky you!  Three other mad scientists will join together with you to create the ultimate IVAN CAPP monster. By visiting the assigned sites listed below, you’ll have the opportunity to watch movies, listen to songs, and read about the parts of speech.  Who knew learning could be so much fun?  You’ll share what you have learned with your group. Then, you will retreat to your laboratory to create an amazing – and grammatically correct – IVAN CAPP monster. 

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Process:

1.  The most successful mad scientists read through all the instructions first, and ask questions when they don’t understand!

2.  Your teacher will assign you to a mad laboratory group of four.

3.  Each mad scientist will be assigned two parts of speech (Interjection, Verb, Adverb, Noun, Conjunction, Adjective, Pronoun, or Preposition).

4.  Each mad scientist will visit at least two sites listed for their part of speech, using the Resources Section listed below.

5.  Mad scientists will take notes and list the URL sites that were visited (use the notetaking form).

6.  Notes will be turned in and checked by a teacher.  A copy of references will also be handed in.  If you are unsure how to cite your references, click on this link (Works Cited Lesson).

7.  Each group will discuss what was learned by conducting a “teachback”.  Mad scientists will take turns naming their part of speech, defining it for the group, and giving three examples.

8.  Then, the mad scientists will create an IVAN CAPP monster together, using their knowledge, creativity, and poster paper.  This will be accomplished by:

• Listing the part of speech on its appropriate body part. (See list below.)
• Defining the part of speech on that body part.
• Listing three examples.

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Resources:

	Resources
Adjectives	Adjective Video Lesson Adjective Song What is an Adjective? Read About Adjectives Basic Rules
Adverbs	What is an Adverb Video Adverb Song Adverb Video What is an Adverb? Basic Rules More Adverb Rules
Conjunctions	Conjunction Video Conjunction Video 2 Conjunction Song What is a Conjunction? Read About Conjunctions Conjunction Rules
Interjection	Interjection Video Interjection Song What is an Interjection?
Noun	Noun Video What is a  Noun? All About Nouns Proper Nouns
Preposition	Preposition Video Preposition Video 2 Preposition Song What is a Preposition? Read About Prepositions
Pronouns	Personal Pronoun Video Pronoun  Video Lesson Pronouns What is a Pronoun? Pronoun Rules Possessive Pronouns Pronouns with Than or As Indefinite Pronouns
Verb	Verb Function Video What is a Verb? Verb Song Verb Movie Read About Verbs Subject Verb Agreement Movie

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Evaluation:

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Conclusion: 

Congratulations!  You have created your very own IVAN CAPP monster and are the envy of mad scientists everywhere.  Learning about grammar doesn’t need to be a “monster-ous” chore.  Remember, don’t get MAD about grammar, get smart!

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Works Cited:

Teacher Information:

This WebQuest was created as a collaboration between the Technology and English Departments at Taconic Hills Middle School.  The WebQuest was designed by Mrs. Ueland (Computer Technology Teacher, Tech Specialist) based upon a lesson plan from Mrs. Mabb (6th Grade Teacher). This WebQuest was created to be used in a 5th and 6th grade NYS English class.  The topics covered are inline with NYS  English and Technology standards. For more information, e-mail Mrs. Ueland.