In the previous course and in this class we have been studying different short stories to get familiar with the fundamentals of fiction and story-telling. In order to start using the blogs you have created for this class, you will research about Manuela Williams Crosno (1905-1977) and his short story entitled, "Three Hundred Pesos," a story that seems to take place in New Mexico.
Task
This pre-blogging activity will help you know about Ms. Crosno and her literary work. You will have a week to analyze her chosen story, and prepare your posts for your blog. You will have to analyze the story thoroughly to accomplish what you are required below.
Process
To start getting ready for your blogging which is going to be your Quiz #1, you are to work individually or take some time to get together with one of your peers to discuss what the story is about.
While you develop the task and look for information to complete it, try to answer these questions or issues that must be overtly answered in your blog.
- Entitle your blog entry as "Three Hundred Pesos:" Story Analysis
- Please insert an author's picture, or something that illustrates the story background
- Provide a short summary of her biography (No more than a five-sentence paragraph, and please use the information on your textbook on page 42)
- Include your own summary of the story in a five-sentence paragraph
- Analyze the story's plot: conflict, rising action, climax, and resolution
- Analyze all the characters in the story by providing their physical and psychological traits
- Identify the moral or teaching of the story
- State whether you like the story or not in a five-sentence paragraph
Feel free to use the Web-links provided here, or search your own Websites.
Make sure to edit your post if you find grammar mistakes.
Resources
To get biographical information about Manuela Williams Crosno visit
Your textbook, page 42.
http://eslliterature.wikispaces.com/Three+Hundred+PesosYour textbook, page 42.
To get ideas on how to analyze the story, click on the following sites:
Evaluation
To evaluate your WebQuest / Quiz #1, we will use the rubric that is available in the following link:
Conclusion
The idea behind the development of this WebQuest / Quiz #1 is to give you the chance to go beyond the book and what is presented in class. On the other hand, through this online experience you can get acquainted with ways you can express yourselves and give your opinions and insights.
Good luck with this task.
