2. You are a new reporter covering a story on the not-so-tropical vacation. Your editor instructs you that your first assignment is to either write an article covering the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race or a background story on the people, climate and culture of the Yukon Territory. To write a great story, you decide you first need to know the facts about this fascinating place. Click on the following page to learn more about your assignment.

3.  Click on the above picture to access and print out your dogsled. You can decorate it in anyway. (Maybe include a photo of yourself)  This sled will be used to show how far you are on your sledding Web Quest.  As you complete each task you will move your sled along the Race Paper on the back wall.

4.  To be a winner in this race:  All tasks must be completed to the best of your ability.  You must use complete sentences.  All tasks must be finished by the posted deadline.  You must be a good sport and be supportive of your fellow racers.  You must receive full credit on the rubric provided.  You must have fun!!

5. As a reporter, you must be informed about your topic in order to write a good article by following the steps on the next few slides. You will:  Research the Yukon, gathering information about the location, climate, history, gold rush, and the culture/people, or the Iditarod, dog sled race.  Write a report: oExplain how the author, Jack London, ties into all of this. Who is he? How do his books tie into the Yukon? oInclude a map of the Yukon.

6. Once you have printed out your sled and decorated it, put it at the starting point on the Race Paper.  Make sure your name is on your sled.  This will be part of tracking your overall progress throughout the race.

7. Choose your assignment as a reporter:  You may choose from A or B. By clicking on the letters below, you will be taken directly to the slide.  The resources are provided on the assignment page you choose.

8. A.You are one of the reporters covering the famous Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race. Write an article about the winner of the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race. You must include what the race is, how it happens, who won (try using a winner of a previous race that you found in your research). o You must also write about how the author, Jack London, ties into all of this. Who is he? How do his books tie into the Yukon?

9. B.You are a reporter touring the Yukon Territory for your next assignment. Write an informative or persuasive article about the Yukon. Include information about the location (include a small map!), climate, history, gold rush, dog sledding, and the culture/people. o You must also write about how the author, Jack London, ties into all of this. Who is he? How do his books tie into the Yukon?

10. http://www.alaska.com/places/cities/other_ci ties/story/2440.html http://www.alaska.com/places/cities/other_ci ties/story/2440.html http://www.alaskadogsledding.com/

11. http://www.alaska.com/places/cities/other_ci ties/story/2440.html http://www.alaska.com/places/cities/other_ci ties/story/2440.html http://www.gov.yk.ca/kidszone.html http://www.yukon-news.com/ - See what life is like there by reading their news!

12. http://www.jacklondon.com/ http://www.online-literature.com/london/

13. Record your information in your Facts Gathering Notebook.

14.  To view how you will be evaluated, click on the picture below.

15. Research Report Article : The Iditarod or the Yukon Teacher Name: Mrs. Zalone & Miss Granger Student Name: ________________________________________ CATEGORY4321 Amount of Information All topics are addressed and all questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each. All topics are addressed and most questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each. All topics are addressed, and most questions answered with 1 sentence about each. One or more topics were not addressed. Quality of Information Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1- 2 supporting details and/or examples. Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. Paragraph Construction All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well. Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs. Mechanics No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Diagrams & Illustrations Diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic. Diagrams and illustrations are accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic. Diagrams and illustrations are neat and accurate and sometimes add to the reader's understanding of the topic. Diagrams and illustrations are not accurate OR do not add to the reader's understanding of the topic. Notes Notes are recorded and organized in an extremely neat and orderly fashion. Notes are recorded legibly and are somewhat organized. Notes are recorded.Notes are recorded only with peer/teacher assistance and reminders.

16. Congratulations on your first time reporting! Now that you are finished, you can take all of the information that you have learned about dog sledding and the Yukon with you to the final part of the unit. All of this information will help you to better understand the environment and how it affects the characters in the book we will be reading called Call of the Wild, by Jack London.

17. This Web Quest is designed for students in grades 6-9. The activities in this Web Quest can be modified for a variety of classes. (Make a small group activity, add a presentation component, complete both writing prompts) See this resource for more ideas on how to incorporate Jack London’s Call of the Wild into your class.this resource Online text of Call of the WildCall of the Wild

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