Flags of Our Fathers 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. Iwo Jima Crossword Puzzle

Create a crossword puzzle which focuses on the places where the soldiers grew up, their family members, what brought them to the Navy, where people were stationed, and other parts of the book. Try to limit the hint to four to six words and create a key or answers to the crossword puzzle. Students should then exchange their crossword puzzle with another student and grade their responses with the crossword puzzle key.

2. Promotional Kit

Create a promotional...
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