Al Capone A.K.A Scarface L.O. To investigate and research the life of Al Capone and the link to prohibition. Starter: Look at the cartoon about prohibition. Label and explains the different characters and what they represent. Answer question at bottom of sheet: “ What is the artist saying about prohibition?” (positive/negative/what did prohibition lead to)
What can you learn from this clip about: A) Al Capone B) The untouchables The Untouchables
Task 1 10 mins Use the Character profile sheet to find information about Al Capone. This will be important as you will need to use this to complete a Newspaper front page for the day after Capone died.
Task 2 You will need to find more detailed information on the following for your newspaper: Capone and Bootlegging His power in Chicago How he controlled politicians The Valentine day Massacre.
Remember to write in columns Name of Newspaper Price Date (Day/Month/Year) Headline Photograph Smaller Headlines Remember to write in columns
Plenary- What did you learn this lesson? Write down 2 things that you learned 1 thing that you are unsure about. 1 thing that you would like to learn about this topic.