Забавный способ раскрыть тайну Вестинга состоит в том, чтобы студенты делали предсказания о различных «преступниках», на которые ссылается роман. К ним относятся убийца Вестинга вместе с букмекером, бомбардировщиком, вором и ошибкой. Попросите учащихся использовать макет плаката для создания плаката «Разыскивается» для наследника, которого они подозревают в одной или нескольких из этих ролей. Предложите использовать текстовые сообщения, чтобы добавить важную информацию о персонаже, включая физическое описание, мотив, доказательства или подозрительные цитаты. Для забавного украшения классной комнаты, не забудьте распечатать плакаты!
Примечание для преподавателя: добавьте дополнительные параметры шаблона в проект, посетив нашу страницу шаблона Wanted Poster!
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Student Instructions
Create a Wanted Poster that analyzes a character from The Westing Game.
Arrange student Wanted Posters around the classroom and invite students to circulate, observe, and take notes. This interactive approach boosts engagement and encourages students to analyze their classmates' interpretations of the suspects.
Explain the purpose of the activity and share guidelines for respectful feedback. Encourage students to look for unique details in each poster and jot down questions or observations to discuss afterward.
Ask each student to leave a comment or sticky note on at least two posters, referencing specific evidence or creative choices. This practice deepens their critical thinking and supports respectful peer interaction.
Lead students in sharing what they noticed or learned from the posters. Highlight how different perspectives can emerge from the same text, reinforcing analytical reading skills and collaboration.
To create a Wanted Poster activity for The Westing Game, have students select a character suspected of being the murderer, bookie, bomber, thief, or mistake. Students should use a poster template to include a physical description, motive, evidence, and suspicious quotes. Adding illustrations and printing the posters can enhance engagement and classroom decor.
Students should focus on characters who are possible suspects in the mystery, such as the murderer, bookie, bomber, thief, or mistake. Examples include Berthe Erica Crow and other heirs. Encouraging predictions about motives and evidence helps deepen character analysis.
A strong Wanted Poster should include the character's name, age, occupation, physical description, motive, evidence, and any suspicious quotes. Visual elements like illustrations or character avatars add interest and support comprehension.
You can find Wanted Poster templates on educational sites or by visiting the dedicated Wanted Poster template page referenced in the project instructions. These templates help structure student work and save preparation time.
This activity is best suited for grades 6–8, as recommended, but can be adapted for other levels. The project is ideal for individual or partner work and builds skills in prediction, character analysis, and creative presentation.