Influential Musical Artists by Jordan Ashley

Table of Contents

Introduction

Task

Process

Evaluation

Conclusion

Teacher Page

Introduction

There have been many influential artist over the course of history. You will have the opportunity to learn about a musical artist of your choice.

What is an artist?

A person who creates art

A skilled performer

A person who is very good at something

Merriam-Webster

Task

In this Webquest you will… • Choose a musical artist that

influences or inspires you.• Learn about this artist’s history.• Discover their contributions to music.• Find out who influenced them.• Tell others about what you have

found.

Process

1) Choose an artist2) Use the guide provided here to

discover more about the artist3) Choose a method of presentation4) Complete the presentation of your

findings

Process – Choose an Artist

Choose a musical artist that you are familiar with and inspires you or choose an artist that you would like to know more about.

The following websites can be helpful if you need ideas.

Artist DirectVH1NPR

Process – Using the Guide

Use the guide to assist you in completing research about the artist that you have chosen. The website below may be helpful.

FamousPeople

(the websites in the previous slide may also be useful.)

Process – Choose Method of Presentation

1) Write an essay using the information that you found.

2) Make a PowerPoint of the information.

3) Create a poster of the information.

***See Mr. Ashley when you are ready to begin creating your presentation.

Evaluation

Each project will be evaluated based on the following 4 point rubric.

1-Unaccepatble

2-Passing 3-Good 4- Excellent

Multiple pieces of information are inaccurate and the presentation is difficult to understand. Multiple questions are unanswered.

There are no more than 2 pieces of inaccurate information and some information is difficult to understand as presented. 2-3 questions from the guide are unanswered.

There is no more than one inaccurate piece of information and most information is presented in an easy to read format. One question from the guide may be unanswered.

All information is accurate and presented in an easy to read format. All questions from the guide are answered and additional information is provided.

Conclusion

Thoughts to take away…- There have been many influential

artists.- Each has their own unique gifts and

styles.- One person can influence another.- Each has their own unique story.- Considerable time, effort, practice,

and talent made these people successful.

- They all started where you are now…

Teacher Page

In order to customize this Webquest the sites, questions on the guide, and options for student presentations may be adapted.

Encourage students to use sites other than those provided in their research.

Encourage them to use quality sites. A guide for choosing these sites may be found here.