This lesson involves students in using the Internet as an information-finding tool. Through a set of activities, they become familiar with the Bartlett's Familiar Quotations web site and use material there to create a short written piece and a brief speech. Students who have beginning computer and Internet skills can successfully complete this assignment. Students who have basic skills in reading and writing can succeed.
Students use the web site as a resource for famous quotations and as a research tool.
Other materials needed for the lesson include such basic items as paper, pencil and notebook. A printer should be available to print pertinent material. Students will develop basic social skills which enable one to be a good citizen and team member. Students will strengthen their basic scholastic skills in reading writing and speaking. Students will strengthen their high-level thinking skills.