Activity Overview
Nevada has so many wonderful places to visit, and postcards are a fun way to let others know about where you’ve been! Using the 2 cell poster template provided, students will create a postcard from Tennessee. The written part must include at least one fact about the landmark, and the picture must accurately depict the location. Some examples of tourist attractions in Tennessee are Graceland, Country Music Hall of Fame, The Grand Ole Opry, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Dollywood.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
- Click on “Start Assignment”.
- In the left cell, create an image that depicts the landmark or the state in general using an appropriate scene, characters, and items. Be sure to include the state name somehow.
- In the right cell, write a note to a friend or family member describing the landmark that you have "visited". You must include at least one fact about the landmark.
- On the address lines provided, make up a creative address for the recipient.
- Create a fun stamp in the box in the upper right corner.
- Save and exit when you're finished.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 6 Points | Emerging 4 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Includes location name, name of famous site and 4-6 sentence letter with an accurate description of the site and why it is important. | Missing one element of text. | Missing two or more elements of text. |
| Design and Illustrations | Illustration depicts at least one major site of importance. Overall design includes attributes from the location with appropriate scenes, characters or items. | Illustration depicts important site. Design and attributes are present but are unclear or incomplete. | Illustration and design do not depict important sites or attributes of the location. |
Activity Overview
Nevada has so many wonderful places to visit, and postcards are a fun way to let others know about where you’ve been! Using the 2 cell poster template provided, students will create a postcard from Tennessee. The written part must include at least one fact about the landmark, and the picture must accurately depict the location. Some examples of tourist attractions in Tennessee are Graceland, Country Music Hall of Fame, The Grand Ole Opry, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Dollywood.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
- Click on “Start Assignment”.
- In the left cell, create an image that depicts the landmark or the state in general using an appropriate scene, characters, and items. Be sure to include the state name somehow.
- In the right cell, write a note to a friend or family member describing the landmark that you have "visited". You must include at least one fact about the landmark.
- On the address lines provided, make up a creative address for the recipient.
- Create a fun stamp in the box in the upper right corner.
- Save and exit when you're finished.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 6 Points | Emerging 4 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Includes location name, name of famous site and 4-6 sentence letter with an accurate description of the site and why it is important. | Missing one element of text. | Missing two or more elements of text. |
| Design and Illustrations | Illustration depicts at least one major site of importance. Overall design includes attributes from the location with appropriate scenes, characters or items. | Illustration depicts important site. Design and attributes are present but are unclear or incomplete. | Illustration and design do not depict important sites or attributes of the location. |
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