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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Descriptive Writing

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders analyze descriptive writing. In this writing lesson, 2nd graders read a story with a villain, describe the villain in words, and create a Wanted Poster describing him on paper.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Wanted! Al Capone!

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Al Capone worksheet, learners fill in a wanted poster about Al Capone. Students can fill in whatever they want to make this poster noticeable for his capture.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Most Wanted Exotic Invasive Plant Poster

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students conduct research on the history of an exotic invasive plant species and the consequences of the invasive species' presence in an ecosystem. After research is complete, they compile their information and create a WANTED poster...
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Reward for Booth

For Students 9th - 10th
View the broadside publicizing a $100,000 reward for the capture of John Wilkes Booth and his two accomplices. The text explains the use of broadsides in publicizing announcements.