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Sir John A. Macdonald
Canada's Patriot Statesman 
Educational Resources 
Activity 10
Write about It (language arts, visual arts)
Option 1
Students will write or publish a children's book about Sir John A. Macdonald. Their story will either describe Sir John's life or a significant event or time in his life. Students can create illustrations to accompany their story.
Option 2
Fact or fiction: Students will examine a significant event in the personal life or career of Sir John and create an alternative outcome as a creative writing exercise.