Introductory+Webquest

===This webquest will be our introductory activity for the novel, //Life of Pi// by Yann Martel. ===

**Task 1: Biography of Yann Martel** > **Task 2: Comparison of Major Religions**
 * 1) Compose a list of biographical facts about Yann Martel based on what you've read in the Author's Note and on the back cover of the novel.
 * 1) Your focus will be on Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism. For each of the aforementioned religions, you must answer the following questions:
 * 2) What are the major beliefs of this religion?
 * 3) What are the major points of history for this religion?
 * 4) List and define **four** pivotal religious terms for this religion.
 * 5) List **two** intriguing facts about this religion.


 * Task 3: A Time of Political Unrest in India **
 * 1) //Life of Pi// takes place during a time of political unrest in India. This unrest, mainly attributed to the actions of Indira Gandhi, is the reason Pi's family chooses to move to Canada.
 * 2) Briefly describe who Indira Ghandi was and why she was criticized.

**Task 4: Overview of Pondicherry, India**
 * 1) Google "Pondicherry" and look for information about the city, its inhabitants, and its landmarks.
 * 2) What is Pondicherry known for?
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">What is the climate?
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Other interesting facts?
 * 5) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">What does it look like? (look for images and put them on the "Pondicherry Photos" page of this wiki)

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Task 5: The "Mystery" of Pi (complete individually and type)**
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Click here here to read the news article.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Click on "Daily Activities" on the left and complete all of the questions for "Lesson 1: Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Pi"
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Copy and paste one discussion post that your either agree or disagree with for tomorrow's discussion.

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 * [[image:donteatthepi/pondicherry-12.jpg width="432" height="324"]] ||
 * The beaches in Pondicherry ||