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Civil Rights Movement

Do some research on the Civil Rights Movement in the South. How did this movement affect Alabama particularly? How do you see this movement represented in the novel? Write a short report of your findings, citing the book and your research to support your statements.

Menu Items

Create a list of menu items that Idgie served at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Divide the menu items up among the students and have each prepare a menu item at home. Then, bring the food in for a Whistle Stop feast.

Book Jacket

Create a new book jacket for the text of the novel. Each book jacket should contain a vibrant picture depicting a particularly important scene in the novel, a brief bio of the author, and a short review of the book. Although the cover may be painted, drawn or created through a computer program, the final...

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