Kevin Henkes Author Study

A Webquest 
Created By Janine Goldsnider

Introduction:
 Have you ever wanted to be an author of your own book?  Well this is your chance.  First you will learn about a wonderful author named Kevin Henkes.  You will read about  him and the many books he has written.  You will discover the wonderful illustrations in Kevin Henkes’ books and explore the structure of his stories.

Task:
You can create a book of your own, using story elements such as characters, plot, setting, problem and solution.  You can also illustrate your own book and created a cover and a title page. Or you can review two of Kevin Henkes’ books.  Explain why you like or did not like the books. Then make connections between the books.  For example, were there similarities in any of the settings, characters or story plots.

Process and Resources:
You can learn about the author’s craft:

  You will read about Kevin Henkes and learn about his background. http://www.harperchildrens.com/catalog/author_xml.asp?authorID=16903

 http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/k6/henkes.html

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/6360/ref%3Ded%5Fcp%5F1%5F8%5Fb/103-0892188-5064616

  You will read five of his books (or have them read to you).
            For a list of his books click here:
            http://www.harperchildrens.com/catalog/book_search.asp    

  You will examine the illustrations and think about how they relate to the
 story.

You will fill out the story element chart for one of Kevin Henkes’ books
         (The  teacher, using one of Kevin Henkes’ books, will model this for the 
           students.)
                    Click here for the Story Chart

  You will fill out the story element chart for your own book. You have to
           decide whom your character or characters are going to be, where the
            story will take place, what the plot, problem and solution will be.
                   Click here for the Story Chart

You will fill out the sequence chart, to help you sequence your story.
        (The teacher will also model this.)
                Click here for Story Cards

  You will write your own story using your story element chart and your
         sequence chart.

  You will illustrate your story and create a cover and title page for your book.

    You can review two of Kevin Henkes’ books:

  You will read about Kevin Henkes and learn about his background.

http://www.harperchildrens.com/catalog/author_xml.asp?authorID=16903

 http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/k6/henkes.html

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/6360/ref%3Ded%5Fcp%5F1%5F8%5Fb/103-0892188-5064616

  You will read five of his books  (or have them read to you).
             For a list of his books click here:
            http://www.harperchildrens.com/catalog/book_search.asp  

  You will read a review that has been done on one of Kevin Henkes’ books.

http://www.eduplace.com/tview/pages/o/Owen_Kevin_Henkes.html

http://www.eduplace.com/tview/pages/j/Julius__the_Baby_of_the_World_Kevin_Henkes.html

http://www.eduplace.com/tview/pages/s/Sheila_Rae__the_Brave_Kevin_Henkes.html

http://www.eduplace.com/tview/pages/c/Chester_s_Way_Kevin_Henkes.html
                       

  You will write a review on two of the books you read. You must include a
        summary of the story, and explain if you enjoyed the books, why or why
        not.

Evaluation:

The criteria for evaluating the project will be decided jointly by students and teacher. You will be filling out your own rubric. Check out the rubric page.

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