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THE GROUCHY LADYBUG
a WebQuest for 1st & 2nd Grades
by Carol Frey, Roseann Meinholz, & Marcia Reed
Introduction | Task | Resources | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion
Introduction
A grouchy ladybug, who is looking for a fight, disrespects
everyone she meets. She finally learns good manners and how to respect
others.
Would you like to help the grouchy ladybug learn about herself
and respecting others?
It will be your quest to discover the meaning of respect
and to become a ladybug expert.
The Task
After reading the book, THE GROUCHY LADYBUG by Eric Carle, work with your partner to discover the following:
- chart the activities of the grouchy ladybug that day
- draw and describe the main character
- discover the meaning of respect
- research facts about ladybugs and make your own
- discuss personal feelings of respect and then role play
Resources
Ask your teacher for help in finding a copy of THE
GROUCHY LADYBUG by Eric Carle to read. If you want more information
on Eric Carle, visit this site:
For the main character activity page, click here
Find the meaning of respect in your classroom dictionary
and by clicking here on
Find facts about ladybugs by clicking here
The Process
Follow these steps to complete your quest:
1. Read THE GROUCHY LADYBUG with your partner.
2. Make one chart like the one below and write what the grouchy ladybug did each hour of the day.
| 5:00 A.M. | The friendly ladybug and the grouchy ladybug met on the leaf to
eat aphids. The grouchy ladybug didn't want to share, so she flew away. |
| 6:00 | The grouchy ladybug tried to fight with the yellow jacket. Then she flew away. |
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| 12:00 P.M. | . |
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3. Visit the main character page by clicking on
this ladybug
above. Print out one worksheet page and complete together.
4. Look up the meaning of "respect" in the dictionary
and then go to the word
above. Click on it to read more about respect.
5. Now you need to research real ladybugs. Click on
the life-like ladybug
above. Read the page and together, write 3 facts in sentences.
6. If your teacher agrees, you and your partner can
make your own friendly and grouchy ladybugs from rocks. You will need 2
round flat small rocks. Paint them red and let them dry. Then use a permanent
black marker to draw the dots. Glue 2 eyes on the part you want to be
the head. If your teacher wants more project ideas, this is the web site
to visit:
http://www.eric-carle.com/bb-ladybug.html
7. Wow!! Your quest is almost
over. Talk with your partner about how all the characters in the story were
feeling. Act out with your partner what any of the story characters might
say to the grouchy ladybug about respecting the feelings of others.
Evaluation
Your work will be checked in 2 ways:
1. A "Partner" Score Sheet
2. A "Teacher" Rubric
Circle Yes or No
| I helped my partner. |
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| I listened to my partner's ideas. |
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| I did my best. |
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| Participation | Partners Participate . |
Partners Cooperate |
| Thinking Process | Stay on task | Verbalize What Is Learned |
| Writing Process | Complete Written Activities | Use Complete Sentences When required |
3-5 Points-Acceptable
6 Points-Accomplished
Partners' Score________
Conclusion
Hurray, you have finished your quest and become a respectful ladybug expert!!
Your prize for a job well done is found here
Click, Print, Enjoy!
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or questions to: Carol Frey, Roseann Meinholz, & Marcia Reed
Updated 6/24/02
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Based on a template from The Webquest Page .
The Grouchy Ladybug image by Eric Carle
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