School Uniforms

Are you tired of kids teasing your friends about what they wear?  Do you wish everyone wore the same clothes?
OR
Do you like to pick out your own clothes to wear to school? Do you wish all students could continue to wear their own clothes?

A WebQuest for 4th Grade Language Arts

WebQuest designed by

Jennifer G. Bonamo
www.msbonamo.com

Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits 

Introduction 

     Freedom of speech! Know your rights! Speak up!  Don't stand by and let the world pass you by.  Educate yourselves about important issues that matter to you!  Decisions are made by adults every day that affect your life and your future.   With this WebQuest, you have been given the opportunity to take an active role. 
     There are people in the school who disagree with you. So it's useful to develop skills in persuasion. A persuasion task goes beyond a simple retelling by requiring you to develop a convincing case that is based on what you've learned. 
     Your task is to convince your audience of your point of view. 

1. You will need to choose an issue link from the list below.   Use the links provided to research both the pros and cons of the issue and gather information to support both sides of your issue. 

Your controversial issue: Should we have school uniforms? Manual on School Uniforms Pros and Cons of School Uniforms Pros and Cons of School Uniforms (Kids Love To Know) School Uniform Debate and Poll School Uniforms Pros and Cons School Uniforms School Uniforms Pros and Cons Public School Uniforms Do Uniforms Make Schools Better?

1. You will be placed in groups of four according to your topic.
2. Use the links provided with each topic to research your issue.  Gather information about each side of the issue (pros and cons) and continue to add information to your bubble map.
   
3. As a group put together a powerpoint presentation in which you educate the class about your issue.  Your presentation must meet the following criteria:

POWERPOINT CRITERIA a.)  A title slide b.)  Six information slides in which the issue is clearly stated and both  sides of issue are equally represented c.)  Three of the Six information slides must contain an image (clipart or photo) d.)  Image must either be scanned or imported from the internet  e.)  A bibliography slide f.) Students may make use slide transitions, however, it is not required g.) Create a FLOW MAP before you begin creating your slide presentation on Power Point of your slides.

4. Following your presentation, you will need to conduct a joint presentation about your issue.

1. Read the information about PERSUASIVE ESSAY WRITING. 
2. You must complete the following THINK SHEET .  This must be submitted with your final draft.  It will be graded.
3. You must complete the following OUTLINE.  This must be submitted with your final draft.  It will be graded.
4. You must write a rough draft.
5. After completing the rough draft you must have a peer and a parent complete an  EDITING SHEET 
6. When submitting the final draft you must include the following items: a.) Think Sheet, b.) Rough Draft, c.) Outline d.) Peer Editing Sheet, e.) Parent Editing Sheet, f.) Final Draft

    I hope that you have enjoyed researching your topic of school uniforms.  Using links to research information, listing pros and cons, and discussing information with your friends and family is very important and a great experience.  Writing a persuasive essay is a great way to voice your opinion in a positive way.