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Author Interview

Write ten questions that you would ask the author if you could interview her.

Favorite Character

Discuss with a group who is your favorite character in the novel and why.

Map It

Create a map of the town where Gertie lives.

Summer

Discuss with a group whether you think teacher's should ask kids to tell something that they did during the summer on the first day of school, like the teachers do in Gertie's school.

Portrait

Draw a portrait of Gertie, her father, Aunt Rae, and Audrey.

Oil Rigs

Research oil rigs and write a few paragraphs about the pros and cons of using oil rigs.

Gertie's Leap to Greatness

Imagine that you are the director of a movie based on the novel. List the actors and actresses that you would choose to play the main characters.

Illustration

Draw an illustration for a scene that is...

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