Howl, and Other Poems | 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. Write a Poem

Write a poem about your generation.

2. Visit New York City

Visit New York City and the other places mentioned in the book.

3. Read Ginsberg

Read more of Ginsberg's work.

4. Read Kerouac's ON THE ROAD

Read Kerouac's ON THE ROAD to learn more about the Beat Generation.

5. Listen to a Song About Ginsberg,

Listen to the song about Ginsberg, Kerouac and Burroughs: "Hey Jack Kerouac" by 10,000 Maniacs.

6. Study the Beat Generation.

Study the...
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