Author Introduction: Eric Carle

 

BROWN BEAR, BROWN BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE?

 

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A WebQuest for Kindergarten (Literature)

Designed by:

Deb, Tracy, and Annie

 

Introduction

We are going talk about the world of author Eric Carle.  He has written many children's books.  You may have heard of them and not realized he was the author.   You are going to explore all of the interesting books that are written by Eric Carle.

After we read the story "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do You See?" we will break into groups and read other books by Eric Carle.  We will retell them to one another and write why we like or dislike the books.


The Task

The task will be:

  • Understand what an author is;
  • Become familiar with Eric Carle;
  • Read other books by Eric Carle;
  • Write whether you like or dislike the book and why;
  • Draw a picture of your favorite book;

We will be using books by Eric Carle and videos that include information about the author.

 


The Process

  1. First we will talk about what an author is....
  2. We will talk about the author Eric Carle in particular.....
  3. We will watch a video about Eric Carle and how he makes his books.....
  4. We will read the book "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?' in class....
  5. We will talk about the book and why we like it or not.....
  6. We will break into groups of 2.....
  7. You will take turns getting on the computer and going to a site to pick your next book to read....
  8. Go to the Website:  Eric Carle's Book
  9. You will go to the shelf to get the book and read it to one another....
  10. You will then journal and draw why we like the book
  11. You will then present the books in groups to the class.

 


Evaluation

Describe to the learners how their performance will be evaluated. Specify whether there will be a common grade for group work vs. individual grades.
Beginning

1

 Developing

2

 Accomplished

3

   Score
 

Cooperates in class discussion

 

The student does not offer his/her ideas and does not in participate in the group discussion. .

The students offers some comments during discussions.

The student offers many comments and ideas about the lesson .


 
 

Works well with partner

 

 

The student does not cooperate with partner.

 The student shares ideas with the partner.

The student shares ideas and asks questions pertaining to the lesson to the partner.


 
 

Uses link to find new book

 

 

The student does not use the link to find more books.

The student finds the links, but does not take time to research books.

The student finds link, and spends time looking at all the books.


 
 

Journaling and picture pertain to the book

 

 The student does not write or draws about the book that was read.

The student writes one sentence and draws a picture pertaining the book.

The student more than one sentence and draws a picture pertaining the book


 
 

Group presentation

The student did not help with the group project, and clearly does not know what is going on.

The student participates  in the group presentation with minimal enthusiasm. Very short presentation.

The student fully participates in the group, lots of enthusiasm.

Gives lots of detail in presentation.


 


Conclusion

Upon completion of this project you should know what an author is.  You will be able to give examples of Eric Carle books that you like.  You will also be familiar with how Eric Carle makes his books


Credits & References

Eric Carle Website : http://www.eric-carle.com/

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