Flat Stanley WebQuest

Introduction - We have read or will be reading Flat Stanley, Stanley and the Magic Lamp, Stanley in Space, and Stanley, Flat Again. We will be applying the book themes and relating them to different activities of their choosing. Click here to view Stanley in Space.

Task - Choose 2 activities and the crossword puzzle to complete. Follow directions exactly for each task chosen.

Process

Activity # 1

1. Send a Flat Stanley to a family member in a different state.

(They have Flat Stanley’s made which they may get from me to mail out.)

Please print out and enclose this letter with Stanley.

2. They will create an imaginary adventure for Flat Stanley. This could include pictures, videotapes, and should include a letter about his adventure.

3. Then make a map to show where he traveled.

Activity # 2

Science Connections

1. Use two dowel rods to make the cross of the kite. Tape them together.

2. Take heavy paper that has been pre-cut to about two inches wider than the dowels and let students decorate the kites.

3. Staple the kite to the frame turning under the edges.

4. Add a tail with streamers to the kite, stapling it to the bottom of the kite.

5. Staple string to the cross bars of the kite.

6. Bring to school and present it to your classmates.

7. Try to fly it on a windy day. Have fun! J

Activity # 3

1. Make a poster or diorama that shows events that happened in one of the Stanley books, which we have read.

2. Bring it to school and present it to your reading class.

Activity # 4

1. Write a one-paragraph book report on one of the Stanley books.

2. Your paragraph must include the following components: (Must be their own work)

It must be indented.

It must contain a topic sentence.

It must have five details about the book.

It must include a closing sentence.

It may include what you liked about the book.

It must have proper punctuation/capitalization.

It must be neat.

Evaluation – Student will be graded according to the following rubrics. Students need to complete 2 activities and the crossword puzzle.

Activity # 1 Rubric

Flat Stanley Adventure

Activity	Sent out 1 Flat Stanley (5pts) Required	Sent out 2 Flat Stanley’s (10 pts) E.C.	Sent out 3 Flat Stanley’s (15 pts.) E.C.	Made a map to show where he has been (20 points) Required
Sent Flat Stanley to a different State w/ attached letter
	Picture (10 pts) Required	Postcard (5pts) E.C.	Video Tape (20 pts) Extra Credit	Letter (20 pts) required
Created an adventure for him
55 points = A	40 points = B	30 points = C	20 points = D	15 or less = F

Activity # 2 Rubric

Science Connection – Making a Kite – All areas are required.

Followed directions to make the kite.	Yes	No		25 points
Made a presentation as to how they made the kite.	Talked clearly. 5 points	Told how they made it in logical order. 20 points	Made good eye contact. 10 points	20 points 10 points 5 points 35 total points possible
Creative with the design with a Stanley theme.	5 points	10 points	15 points	Stanley theme Colorful Neatness 15 points possible
75 points = A	65 points = B	55 points = C	35 points = D	25 or less = F

Activity # 3 Rubric

Poster or Diorama – 3 events in a diorama or poster

	Showed only 1 event (5 points)	Showed 2 events (10 Points)	Showed 3 events (20 points)	Used creative materials in diorama (20 points)	Poster was neat. Used all space on poster board. (20 points)	Total points
Make a poster or Diorama showing events in the story						40 points possible
Presentation	Talked clearly (5 points)	Was able to retell all events shown (20 points)	Made good eye contact (10 points)			35 points possible
75 points =A	65 points = B	55 points = C	35 points = D	25 or less points = F

Complete Crossword puzzle - graded normally – no rubric

Activity 4 Rubric

Writing Activity - Write a one-paragraph book report on one of the Stanley books.

		50 total points
Indented paragraph	5 points
Topic sentence	5 points
5 details	10 points
Closing sentence	5 points
Punctuation/ capitalization	15 points
Neatness	10 points

Conclusion – I hope you have had fun reading the Stanley stories. They have been at a more difficult reading level, but they have done a nice job with them.