Rock ‘n’ Roll WebQuest: Write Like a Rock Star Business Technology Letter Project Click Click on the microphone to view Rolling Stone Magazine’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. 1.

Introduction You are a journalist and music critic who will be nominating a performer for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF). After doing your research on the Web, you will write a business letter to the admissions panel (your classmates) of the RRHOF in support of your candidate. You will be asked to read your letter of nomination to the class and present your candidate poster. Rock On! Click Click on the image below to explore exhibit highlights of the RRHOF Click Hint: *Tabs

Task As a journalist, you know that you have to start the writing process by doing research. You will need to visit some websites to gather info to use for your business letter. You may have already decided on the performer who you want to support for induction into the RRHOF. If not, think about some of your favorite music performers while you are doing your research. This activity will allow you to recognize and verbalize what qualities you value in music as well as in a performer. It will also give you the opportunity to practice writing while you develop your public speaking skills. As you research your performer and the induction process be sure to take plenty of notes and write down your thoughts and ideas along the way. You will be using this info to formulate your letter and design your candidate poster. Remember: Your goal is to convince the admissions panel to induct your chosen performer into the RRHOF. Click on the images below for an overview of rock’n’roll music History of Rock‘n’Roll For Kids More History Rock’n’Roll Timeline Concert Poster Gallery Extra Info

Process Click on the images below to do your research. *The hints should help you gather information* Hint:. O.W.L. Click Hint: *q: To whom should I direct further questions about the induction process? Hint: *Guess who’s in ? Click Hint: *What does it take ? Hint: Tabs Nominees & Future Eligibles ? Click Extra Info- Hint:*Inducted in & & & & 15.

Evaluation Rock Star Opening Act Back-up Singer Back-stage Roadie Score 100% Total Research Student properly collected information and recorded all of the findings. Student did adequate research and recorded most of the findings. Student gathered little information and did not record sufficient findings. Student did little or no research on the topic. 20% Poster Student completed a vivid poster that was well organized and included graphic details and pictures. Student completed the poster and organized the material well. Student completed the poster but information was missing or not well organized. Student did not complete the poster. 20% Letter Student followed the format of a business letter and made a strong persuasive argument. Student followed the format of a business letter. Student completed the business letter but it was not in the correct format. Student did not complete the business letter. 30% Presentation Student presented detailed information, was well prepared, organized, and engaging throughout presentation. Student presented the information and was well organized. Student presented some information but was not well organized or very detailed. Student presented little or no relevant information. 30% 16. Rubric

Conclusion Congratulations! You have just completed your first Rock ‘n’ Roll WebQuest. You should now be able to write like a Rock Star. Hope you enjoyed the show while learning a little something about research, writing, and rock ‘n’ roll. Catch you on the flipside. Thank you, thank you very much... Elvis has left the building. 17. Click Hint:*The King

Teacher Page This WebQuest was designed to challenge 7 th graders to research a given topic. Students use this research to write a business letter and present a persuasive argument in class. This allows students to maximize their abilities in language arts while introducing them to research through technology. It also allows students to experience real world situations. Lesson Used: STI Lesson 14 – Who Rocks Your World? Standards Covered: Language Arts EL Revise writing to improve organization and word choice after checking the logic of the ideas and the precision of the vocabulary. EL Research Process and Technology: Identify topics; ask and evaluate questions; and develop ideas leading to inquiry, investigation, and research. EL Use a computer to create documents by using word-processing skills and publishing programs. EL Evaluation and Revision: Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning and clarity. EL Edit and proofread one's own writing, as well as that of others, using an editing checklist or set of rules EL Research Application: Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process (defines the topic, gathers information, determines credibility, reports findings. 18.

Teacher Page (continued) This WebQuest was designed to challenge 7 th graders to research a given topic. Students use this research to write a business letter and present a persuasive argument in class. This allows students to maximize their abilities in language arts while introducing them to research through technology. It also allows students to experience real world situations. Lesson Used: STI Lesson 14 – Who Rocks Your World? Standards Covered: Technology T 6.1 Standard: Students gather, evaluate use, and cite information from technology sources. T Log on to preselected Internet sites and view information. T Access and use Internet/intranet search engines and directories. T Access and explain various types of online resources. T Use Web browser functions to access information (e.g., favorites, tags, bookmarking). T Use appropriate search procedures (e.g., boolean, key word, natural language, directory). T Evaluate Web content for accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency, coverage. 18.

Additional Resources RRHOF Lesson Plans Rock & Roll Library Read Like a Rock StarRock ‘n’ Roll Worksheets 19.

WHO’S YOUR PICK? 20. Hint: *Y.O.E. Click 20. Click