The book regales us with a story of the famous outlaw Kissin’ Kate Barlow. Although she is a purely fictional character, the outlaws from the website below are not. Search the websites and find an outlaw that interests you. I also want you to create a character that is trying to capture your outlaw for some kind of wrong doing. You must complete two holes.

Create a wanted poster for your outlaw like this one below.

Be sure to include the name of your outlaw, a picture of what he/she looks like, how much the reward is, where he/she has last been spotted, and what he/she is wanted for.

Click here to open a template for your wanted poster.

Click here to view the rubric that will be used to grade your poster.

Don't forget to save and print out your poster!!

By now you have researched your outlaw and have created a character that is trying to capture him/her. You must first answer the questions below and then create a Wild West adventure story. Your story should be at least 2 pages long and be taken through the revision process before you turn it in. Good luck and be creative!

1. What is the setting of your story?
Examples: Tombstone, Alamo, Camp Green Lake, etc.

2. What is the time-period of your story?
Examples: the 1850s, the early 1900s, etc.

3. Who is your outlaw?  Describe his/her physical appearance, but not what he/she is wearing.
Examples: tall, thin, scruffy black beard, etc.

4. Now, do the same for the character trying to capture your outlaw. And, if you have any other characters you'd like to add to your story, describe them, too.

5. Describe the costumes your characters are wearing.
Examples: brown dungarees, red scarf, gun holster, etc.

6. What crime is your outlaw famous for (or guilty of)?
Examples: bank robbing, train hold-ups, etc.

7. Why is your outlaw being chased by your other character?
Examples: he/she is a law enforcer and it's his duty, or maybe your outlaw robbed this character's bank, etc.

Click here to view the rubric that will be used to grade your story.