An American Requiem Activities & Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. Uncle Sam Needs You

James approves of anyone in blue as a boy. Create a poster promoting the military.

2. Prayer of Forgiveness

James' and his father's differing opinions permanently affect their relationship. Write a prayer from Joseph to James asking for and giving forgiveness.

3. Say a Prayer

Joe feels like a disgrace for leaving the seminary. Write a prayer for Joe to say to ask for forgiveness for leaving the seminary.

4. Two Tracks

James sees his...
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