Common Core State Standards
- W.2.1 Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
- W.2.6 With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers
- W.2.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).
- Domain 8: Insects – Common Core 2nd Grade
Objectives
- After finishing the webquest, students will understand the difference between crickets and grasshoppers through the completion of a compare and contrast graphic organizer.
- After completing the webquest, students will be able to create an opinion writing piece utilizing the gathered information, stating an opinion about which insect they would rather be, supporting it with at least three reasons from the webquest, and providing ad conclusion section.