Activity Overview
Throughout the novel, Bud Caldwell is searching for something: his father, a family, a different life. Using evidence from the text, students will examine Bud's desires and motivations by creating a Wanted poster. Students can also dig into other characters in the novel and create Wanted posters for the things they might be looking for.
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Grade Level 4-5
Difficulty Level 3 (Developing to Mastery)
Type of Assignment Individual
Type of Activity: Wanted Posters
Common Core Standards- [ELA-Literacy/W/5/4] Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
- [ELA-Literacy/RL/4/3] Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
Template and Class Instructions
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Student Instructions
Create a Wanted Poster for something Bud or another character in Bud, Not Buddy is searching for.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Identify the person, place, or thing your chosen character is searching for.
- Add a description, reasons, & a reward.
- Add an illustration using appropriate scenes, items, and characters.
- Save and submit your storyboard.
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