Empire Falls | 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. Maine Travelogue

Create a travelogue about Maine, the location of Empire Falls. Be sure to include highlights of attractions, events and natural resources that will appeal to people considering a trip to this beautiful state.

2. Empire Grill Diorama

Create a diorama of the Empire Grill as you imagine it would have looked.

3. Timmy the Cat Day

Pick a day to bring in every cat-related item you can find. Don't forget stuffed animals and collectibles. If you have a...
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