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Map Salva's Journey

Create a map of the different refugee camps that Salva travels to after leaving his village. How far does Salva travel?

News Clipping

Look in your local newspaper or archives for an article that involves some aspect of the novel and bring it to class. You will present it in front of the class and explain how it relates to the novel.

Obituary

Write an obituary for a character from the novel (whether the character dies or not). How would this character be remembered?

Culture Shock

Write a paper or develop a project that examines the different ways in which Salva encounters culture shock when he moves to America. What aspects about America are new to Salva?

Character Rendering

Draw your interpretation of a character from the novel. Artistic ability is not important, but your drawings must reflect the narrator’s description to some extent...

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