1. Reading WebQuest Mrs. Ewer 7 th Grade Reading Introduction Task Resources

2. Introduction Task Resources Conclusion What type of figurative language is this?

3. Task Mission 1 Step 1- If you do not have them already, print the Wild and Wacky Worksheets from Mrs. Ewer’s website  www.mrsewer.wikispaces.com. You can also find them by clicking HERE.www.mrsewer.wikispaces.comHERE Step 2- Use the website on the resources page to gather your answers. You may have to “hunt” around the websites to find your answers. Use the headings to guide your search!resources page Step 3- Fill in the answers and perform the random silly tasks as you get to them! Introduction Task Resources

4. Mission 2 Step 1- Click on the “Magic Tricks” Tab on the same website that you used in Mission 1. Step 2- Check out several different magic tricks. Read the materials list and the directions. Step 3- Choose your favorite one to learn and practice! (Most only require classroom objects to practice, but make sure that you have or can bring in the necessary supplies for the trick that you have chosen) Step 4- On the last day of class this week, you will have to opportunity to try this trick out with your classmates. Introduction Task Resources Alakazam! Presto Chango!

5. Mission 3 Step 1- Use the links under “Mission 3” on the Resources Page to visit and explore the 3 websites listed. Resources Page Step 2- Read at least 3 articles, take 3 quizzes, and watch some videos too! Fill in the information on your “Mission 3 Log” “Mission 3 Log” Step 3- Dig through the crazy, weird, and freaky facts on the sites to find one that you think will be the weirdest of them all! Step 4-On the last day of this week, you will share with the class, the fact or record that you found to be MOST Bizarre. The student with the best one will be rewarded and crowned “Prince or Princess of the Peculiar!” Introduction Task Resources Continue to Conclusion

7. Back to Mission 1On to Mission 2Next Worksheet

9. Resources Mrs. Ewer’s Website Mrs. Ewer’s Wikispace Missions 1 & 2 Website Funology Mission 3 Website 1- Tween Tribune Website 2- Animal Planet: Weird, Freaky, & True Website 3- Discovery Channel Mythbusters Quiz Rubric Task Resources Conclusion

10. Conclusion Click Here for Quotes ~Mrs. Ewer~Mrs. Ewer

11. From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere. I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life's realities. The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. Today is gone. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one. Young cat, if you keep your eyes open enough, oh, the stuff you would learn! The most wonderful stuff! ~Dr Seuss R eturn to Task to begin

12. Academic Standards R7.A.2.3.1: Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from text. R7.B.3.3.4: Identify, explain, compare, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions. R7.B.3.1.1: Explain, interpret, describe, and/or analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument in nonfictional text. Standard - 1.6.7.A: Listen critically and respond to others in small and large group situations. Respond with grade level appropriate questions, ideas, information, or opinions. Technology Standard - 1.9.7.A: Use media and technology resources for self-directed learning, support personal productivity, group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum. R7.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level. R7.B.3.2: Distinguish between essential and nonessential information within or between texts.