WEBQUEST ASSIGNMENT FOR MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Much Ado About Nothing: Character Differences in Beatrice and Hero

Much Ado About Nothing 

A WebQuest for 9th Grade (English)

Designed by Elyssa-Beth Bender

 ebb2235@sru.edu




Objectives: 

After reading William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, the class will break into half to discuss the characters Hero and Beatrice and present a Power Point to the class. 

Introduction:

You have read the play “Much Ado About Nothing” After taking a look at the characters, define what the differences are between Beatrice and Hero. Who conforms most to women’s roles during Shakespeare’s time? Which woman clearly defied the laws of being a woman during the period? Is there ever a resolution? Does this woman ever conform? One half of the class will discuss Hero and the other half will discuss Beatrice.




The Task: 

• Identify the questions being asked about about the character they are studying. 
• Create and present a Power Point that answers the questions about women’s roles in society through this Shakespeare play. 
• Present your PowerPoint with every member of the group speaking for at least three minutes
• Use at least 4 out of the six sources I have provided. You may also use your own credible sources.
• After both presentations, engage in a group discussion about what we have learned from the presented information.
• Engage your audiences as you present
• Speak clearly and concisely
• Cite all information used. 

The Process

• Split the class in half. 
• With your group, openly discuss the roles of women through analyzing Hero and Beatrice of Much Ado About Nothing
• Use at least three instances from the text to back up your argument. 
• Gather information from the six sites I have provided below. Students are also encouraged to research other sources and watch the film version of the play. 
• Present the information in the form of Power Point.
• Engage in a whole class discussion based on the information we have been presented. 

http://mural.uv.es/siltovi/paper3.htm

       Hero's Oppression

http://gstounenglish.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/gender-politics-and-relationships-in-much-ado1.pdf

       Reading Gender differences 

http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/old-WILLA/fall96/gerlach.html 

       Shakespeare &Gender

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/dramamuchado/2drama_muchado_charrev1.shtml

       Beatrice

http://education.cambridge.org/media/647358/cambridge_student_guide_to_much_ado_about_nothing.pdf

       Beatrice and Hero

http://dspace.flinders.edu.au/jspui/bitstream/2328/324/1/The%20Pre-History%20of%20Beatrice%20and%20Benedick%20in%20Much%20Ado%20About%20N.pdf

       Analysis of women's roles

Evaluation:

Group Planning -- Research Project : Much Ado About Nothing: Character Differences in Beatrice and Hero Teacher Name: Elyssa-Beth bender Student Name:     ________________________________________

CATEGORY	15 points	10- 14 points	5- 9points	0-4 points
Argument	Researchers independently identify at least 4 reasonable, insightful, creative ideas/questions to pursue when doing the research.	Researchers independently identify at least 3 reasonable ideas pursue when doing the research.	Researchers identify at least 1-2 reasonable ideas to pursue when doing the research.	Researchers identify no reasonable ideas pursue when doing the research.
Sources	Researchers use at least 4 reliable, interesting information sources for EACH of their ideas	Researchers locate at least 3 reliable information sources for EACH of their ideas.	Researcherslocate at least 1- 2 reliable information sources for EACH of their ideas.	Researchers use 0 sources.
Presentation	Students engage the class with their argument of the character they are studying. Students must present with a Power Point.	Students make an argument with a Power Point to present the information.	Students make little effort to engage the class with the information and organization is a clear issue when presenting the Power Point.	No Information is presented or little. The Power Point is not used or is very poor in organization.
Participation	Students will each speak for 3 minutes and actively participate in the group discussion.	Students speak for less than 3 minutes and takes part in discussion.	Student speaks less than 3 minutes or not at all and minimally takes part in the discussion.	Student does not speak at all and does not take any part in the discussion.
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http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?ts=1383259147

Conclusion: 

Congratulations!  You have demonstrated that you know how to clearly identify the question, conduct research for a solution, and present your findings!