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BLUE WILLOW Soundtrack

A big part of a person's story is the music that is popular during his/her lifetime. Do some research on music that was popular during Janey's childhood during the Great Depression in America. If possible, create a CD of songs appropriate for the time period and share with the class as you discuss Janey's life.

Doris Gates' Typewriter

Imagine that you could have a conversation with Doris Gates' typewriter. What do you think it would say? What questions would you ask?

Blue Willow Plate

Create an artistic piece of the blue willow plate to show how you envision it.

Dinner with Janey

Imagine that you invited Janey to your house and she has accepted! Who else would you invite? What would you eat? What would you talk about? Who would you call to come over to meet your guest?

Character Charades

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