The Night Watchman Lesson Plan

The Night Watchman Political Posters

Kind of Activity:

Artistic Response

Objective:

Students will design a political poster that connects the historical context of the novel to the plot.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2

Structure:

Start this activity with a short question. What makes a good political poster? Ask the class and take notes on the board to record their answers. Students will likely say good political posters are clean, have a clear message, and are visually appealing.

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