WebQuest Storyboard

1.      Introduction

You are a reporter.  You want to interview Nicol Ann David to showcase how she manages her time between studying and playing squash.

2.      Task

You must prepare a newspaper article for the sports section to inform the public especially school children about Nicol Ann David during her schooling days.

3.      Process

a.      Select a newspaper template.

b.      Select information on Nicol Ann David.

c.       Use online, books, and non-print resources to find the information needed to complete the article.

d.      Complete the article with text and pictures.

e.      Be sure to cite all the sources of your text and images.

f.        Be sure to include all the information the readers will need.

g.      Use the article evaluation tool to guide your brochure design and information.

h.      Publish your article in your school magazine.

4.      Resources

i.              www.squidoo.com/Nicol-David-The-Squash-Player-Biography

ii.            www.azuanzahdi.com/nicol/

iii.           www.woofactor.com/celebrities/Nicol David/biography

5.      Evaluation

Use the article evaluation tool to evaluate the article.  This same evaluation tool will be used by the teacher to evaluate your article.

Newspaper Article

Topic: _____________________________________

Student’s Name: ____________________________

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Layout - Headlines & Captions	All articles have headlines that capture the reader's attention and accurately describe the content. All articles have a byline. All graphics have captions that adequately describe the people and action in the graphic.	All articles have headlines that accurately describe the content. All articles have a byline. All graphics have captions.	Most articles have headlines that accurately describe the content. All articles have a byline. Most graphics have captions.	Articles are missing bylines OR many articles do not have adequate headlines OR many graphics do not have captions
Spelling and Proofreading	No spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newspaper.	No more than a couple of spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newspaper.	No more than 3 spelling or grammar errors remain after one or more people (in addition to the typist) read and correct the newspaper.	Several spelling or grammar errors remain in the final copy of the newspaper.
Who, What, When, Where & How	All articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).	90-99% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).	75-89% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where and how).	Less than 75% of the articles adequately address the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, and how).
Graphics	Graphics are in focus, are well-cropped and are clearly related to the articles they accompany.	Graphics are in focus and are clearly related to the articles they accompany.	80-100% of the graphics are clearly related to the articles they accompany.	More than 20% of the graphics are not clearly related to the articles OR no graphics were used.

6.      Conclusion

Publish your article in your school magazine.

a.  Newspaper Article