Before, During, and After Your Quest

Your Task:

Part I: Your task is to locate Salamander Jones through correctly solving the clues in each city. The clue will have you identify the figurative language used in the city landmark’s description. You will be given multiple choice questions.

Part II: When, and if, you find Salamander Jones, your superior will have you write an account of your quest. This account will prove your ability to use figurative language correctly. You will detail the seven places you traveled to and the figures of speech you learned, along with their definitions and examples.

Part III: You and three other classmates will share your reports with each other. Then you will choose one of the locations in the quest and write an epilogue to the webquest. The epilogue will include five examples of figurative language – hyperbole, simile, metaphor, personification, and alliteration. Your group will present to the class, and the class will collectively identify the 1/location and 2/the types of figurative language.

As you are searching for Salamander Jones, keep the following guiding questions in mind:

1. Can you distinguish between hyperboles and personification? Between similes and metaphors?
2. How can an understanding of figurative language, sound devices, and imagery increase our understanding of what others have written?
3. How effective is figurative language in helping readers understand what they have written?
4. What is the purpose of figurative language?

Your Process:

1. Review figurative language by clicking here or by using the Internet.
2. Start the webquest challenge. Follow the clues to find Salamander Jones. Keep your guiding questions in mind.
3. Write an account of your successful search. Include all of the types of figurative language you worked with and the cities you visited.
4. Work with your group to share your accounts. Discuss the guiding questions and come to a consensus on one question using the Internet to guide you.
5. Work with your group on an epilogue to the webquest. Choose one city, and write one example of each of the five types of figurative language you worked with. Use the below sites or any others you find for your research.
6. Present group epilogue to class. Class will collectively guess city and figure of speech used. When giving your presentation, try to make eye contact with the class, try to use natural hand gestures, and speak with enthusiasm. The use of visual aids is recommended but not compulsory.

Below are informational sites on each of the landmarks you will be visiting:
Taj Mahal
Eiffel Tower
Great Wall of China
Pyramids
Statue of Liberty
Stonehenge
Colosseum
Mayan ruins