Each student draws a letter of the alphabet from a jar. Sometimes they may have a choice of which Marylanders to do research on. Web with the students the information they feel needs to be included in their research. Using their web they begin researching and writing their first draft. They should use the writing process to peer edit, revise and type.
Student needs to find a picture to go with their research and make a large drawing.
Students also need to practice their oral speaking using note cards in preparation for their class presentation. The day of the presentation, students hang their picture on the front of a desk. A visitor may push the button and when the light is on the student tells about their famous Marylander. Invite parents and other classes to visit the Maryland A.B.C. museum. The final work may be posted on the web for family members to view at their leisure.