WRITING AROUND THE GLOBE DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR PEN-PAL IS? A WebQuest for ESL students (Intermediate ESL) Designed by Margaret Jones  and Rita Mallet     Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits  Introduction We will be working with an ESL class in a different part of the world.  You will have the opportunity to communicate with another student learning English.  You will be helping each other.  You are going to tell each other what you think is important, what you think about current events and the easiest way to learn English.  return to top  The Task Find out the following from your pal:  what is the most important issue (current event) happening in the world. how can we promote world peace what are the most interesting things about his/her country Final project:  Write a report which describes your partner's (pal's) understanding and view of current events.  You must follow the coventions of standard written English. return to top  The Process To accomplish this task you will be required to communicate with your e-pal at least once a week.  You will have a journal containing notes, (either on computer or by hand) about your partner.  You must prepare at least ten (10) questions to ask your partner each week.  You will be required to e-mail me at jonesesl@hotmail.com.      Step 1  Choose one topic from the list  world hunger over population gang violence teen pregnancy illiteracy Step 2  Write a brief report (two-three pages) about the topic you have chosen. Use the resources below to help you research your topic.  Remember!  You are going to have to know enough about the topic in order to explain important points to your e-pal. Your report should summarize the important points.  Step 3  Write a letter to your e-pal about the topic you have chosen.  Your e-mail should include:  a summary of the report you wrote 3 questions about your topic a response to any new e-mail (letters to you) remeber to "cc" Ms. Jones (send Ms. Jones, jonesesl@hotmail.com, a copy all your correspondence to your partner) Step 4  Each week you will be required to complete the following:  Write a report which describes your partner's (pal's) understanding and view of current events write a second report about your interview with your e-pal Follow the five (5) paragraph essay format You must use Microsoft Word return to top Resources The following web sites are excellent sources of information about global issues:  UN's CyberSchoolBus: http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/briefing/index.htm  This is the United Nation's web site for young adults.  Let's Go Around The World: http://www.ccph.com  this web site is a fun and informative global exploration site.  CNN's AllPolitics: http://cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS  This web site helps students keep abreast of politics, government and current events.  return to top Evaluation Click here to see how your work will be graded.    return to top  Conclusion You will have an in-depth understanding of a current global issue.  You will have gained your knowledge from discucssing critical issues with your e-pal in addition to analyzing infromation from at least 3 web sites. You will learn how to write a five paragraph essay which demonstrates your ability to research, communicate, describe and  analyze major issues affecting the world today.    return to top    Credits Ms. Jones would like to thank Sharmin Hakim (MediaWorkshop), Rena Duetsch and Sherry Lockwood.  return to top