WEBQUEST

DINOSAURS’ HUNTER 
 A WebQuest for Intermediate, Students of English as a Foreign/Second Language (EFL/ESL)
Author: Jiwandani

INTRODUCTION:
The world Dinosaurs’ hunter organization is an organization that is made to you to learn about the dinosaurs.  Dinosaurs are a diverse group of animals that were the dominant terrestrial vertebrates for over 160 million years, from the 230 million years ago until the end of 65 million years ago, when the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event led to the extinction of most dinosaur species. There are so many species that they have. You will learn all of them by become member of this organization. By reading this introduction you have chosen as a new member of this organization.
TASK:
Congratulation!!!!
You are chosen as a new member in secret agent of The World Dinosaurs’ Hunter Organization. We will hold a Welcome party to new members of WDHO called HUNTING PARTY. Unfortunately, only members who can pass the pre-hunting party can join the welcome party. These are your task in pre-hunting party.
  1. Do the web research. 
  2. Compare 2 species of the dinosaurs in the different range of time they were appear.
  3. Present your report to the other members and juries. In your presentation, make sure that you are the appropriate people to join the hunting party.


PROCESS:
  1. This is the individual work.
  2. Search the information from websites the links of which are provided below. As you search the web pages, note down important information that you need for your REPORT.
  3. Your report should not more than 300 words.
   


Species:
Find the 10 species of the dinosaurs here.

Tyrannosaurus rex

Sinosauropteryx

Liopleurodon


Ankylosaurus


Triceratops


Stegosaurus


Archaeopteryx

Compsognathus

Amphicoelias fragillimus

Velociraptor







EVALUATION

Report Text (50 points)
Criteria                
Indicator
Clarity (20 points)

The sentences are easy to understand.
Dynamic (15 points)
Consist of various arguments from various point of view.
Accuracy (15 points)
Valid information based on the information at the suggested websites

Presentation (50 points)
Criteria
Indicator
Pronunciation and fluency (20 points)
Correct pronunciation with accurate stress and intonation.
Clearance (20 points)
Smooth and structured flow of ideas from opening, maintaining, and closing of the presentation.
spoke clearly and with proper volume.
Body language (10 points)
Effective use of body language to persuade the audience and emphasize the ideas.

CONCLUSION

     You do your best in making your report text about The Dinosaurs. You are invited in the Hunting Party. Congratulation!!!


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This web-quest is made for Junior High school students, grade IX semester 1.