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TASK
Here you will describe what your students will learn. Include the final product, that you wish your students to produce. The final product should show what they have learned in the process of the webquest. It is a great idea to offer students a choice of what they want to produce. Include tasks that address different learning styles. Try to come up with creative assignments.
WebQuest Taskonomy: A Taxonomy of Tasks

According to this incredible Taskonomy by Bernie Dodge there are twelve different kinds of tasks. Check his website out for detailed description and inspiration on how to come up with, design and write your own task.

  1. Retelling Task
  2. Compilation Tasks
  3. Mystery Tasks
  4. Journalistic Tasks
  5. Design Tasks
  6. Creative Product Tasks
  7. Consensus Building Tasks
  8. Persuasion Tasks
  9. Self-Knowledge Tasks
  10. Analytical Tasks
  11. Judgment Tasks
  12. Scientific Tasks
EXAMPLES OF TASKS

Fiesta, Food and Fun

  • You have been invited to a Mexican fiesta.
  • You need to find a Mexican recipe and prepare it for the party.
  • You will search the internet to find recipes, graphics, and nutritional information for your menu item.
  • You will create a poster to display with your completed Mexican dish at the fiesta.
  • Your poster will include your recipe.
  • Create a report describing your shopping experience and your cooking adventure.
  • You will also be required to turn in a copy of your grocery list.

http://www2.franciscan.edu/Webquests/fiestafoodfun/#task

Cinco de Mayo

The feature reporter for our town is on vacation.  Our class has been called upon to be "cub" reporters to cover the May article on Cinco de Mayo.  You will gather information and present your own personal understanding about the history of Cinco de Mayo.  Describe to your readers why it is an important date to Hispanic culture by writing a summary about the event. Be sure to tell the difference between Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day.. While you will primarily be reporting on the past history of Cinco de Mayo, be sure to tell about present day Cinco de Mayo celebrations and importance.

You will explore and celebrate the historic roots of Hispanic culture by: 
1.  Listening to Mariachi music. 
2.  Using your artistic abilities to make an authentic Mexican piñata.
3.  Demonstrating your culinary skills by cooking delicious soft tacos to enjoy at our Cinco de Mayo "fiesta"!

http://www.zianet.com/cjcox/edutech4learning/cinco.html#task
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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