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Bake a Cake

Mama loves to bake a cake, especially for Daddy. Show off your baking skills by baking your favorite kind of cake and bringing it to class to share.

FRANCIE 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 Francie's childhood in the South. If possible, create a CD of songs appropriate for the time period and share with the class as you discuss Francie's life.

Karen English's Laptop

Imagine that you could have a conversation with Karen English's laptop. What do you think it would say? What questions would you ask?

Dinner with Francie

Imagine that you invited Francie to your house and she has accepted! Whom else would you invite? What would you eat? What would you talk about? Whom would you call to come over...

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