Bookworm Presents...................
Critic's Corner
A Webquest for Elementary Students
designed by
Peg Hannigan, Kris Monroe, and
Wendy Rich
School District #146
Tinley Park, IL 60462
IntroductionTask
Resources
ProcessEvaluation
Conclusion
Introduction
Do you collect cards?
Wouldn't it be nice if our
library had cards of your favorite books?
Task
Your job is to create a book
card of a book that you have recently read.
Your card will include:
Resources
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Internet Author Sites
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Internet Graphic Sites
Process 
Step 1: Read
a book written by an author that you like. This book should follow
your teacher's specifications for this project.
Step 2: Print
out blank card by clicking here. Follow
the steps below to complete your book card. This will be turned into your
teacher.
Step 3: Research
the author of your book. Use the author resources listed above and
take notes on a separate piece of paper. Find at least four of the
following:
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a picture of your author
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date of birth
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family background
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education
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interesting facts
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other books written by this
author
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awards
Step 4: Search
for a picture or graphic related to your book. It should be eye-catching
and represent a main idea in your book. Other students may want to
read this book based on your choice.
To save the picture or graphic
that you find, follow the steps below:
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Save the picture to your "y"
drive.
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Open MS Word and insert your
saved picture on a blank page.
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Print your page and you will
be able to cut it out and paste it on your final report.
Step 5: Complete
report to turn in. Use black or blue ink. This should be completed
neatly.
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Title/Author - Print
the title and author. The title should be a little larger than the
author's name.
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Setting - Include when
and where the book takes place.
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Main Character - Name
the key character in your book and list one adjective that best describes
that character.
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Important Event - Write
two to three sentences describing an event in the story that made you want
to keep reading to find out what happens next.
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Rate Your Book - Choose
a book rating based on "4" being the best and "1" being the worst book
you've ever read.
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Reader Review - Write something
here describing your feeling about the book. Make it descriptive.
Your comment may be chosen to be placed on our school website.
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Graphic - Paste your graphic
in this spot. Add a caption to explain the picture you chose.
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Author's Corner - Decide
what you want to include from your research and write it here.
Evaluation
Your grade will be based
on:
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completing all sections of your
book card
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neatness
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creativity
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mechanics (spelling, punctuation,
etc.)
Conclusion
Reading enriches everyone's
lives. Sharing your favorite books with your classmates will encourage
them to read a variety of books.
