Lament for a Son 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. Eric's Obituary

Write an obituary for Eric as he may want it written. Consider his studies, his level of scholarship, and other activities. What would his family and friends want included in the obituary?

2. Song of Hannah

Locate and read a copy of the "Song of Hannah." Play it in class and discuss its symbolism and meaning.

3. Dear Mr. Wolterstorff

Write the author and tell him what you did or did not like about the book. Use examples from the...
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