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Character Study: Creating Collages Reflecting Desirable Qualities in a Political Leader

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  • Aug 7 2010 8:46 AM

    Susanne Melton

     

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In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students consider and create collages about the values and morals they believe a political leader should possess. They then interview voters to discover the characteristics they seek in their leaders, and write newspaper articles reflecting their findings.

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    Topics and Grades

    Grade: 6 to 12

    Topics: Writing Strategies, English-Language Arts, American Democracy, Career & Technical Ed, History-Social Science, Arts, Media, & Entertainment

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    Grouping: Large Group Instruction

    Teaching Method: Discussions; Hands-on Learning