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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. Design Main Street

Upon seeing Main Street, Carol wants to reform and redesign Gopher Prairie. Draw a picture of Main Street as she sees it upon arriving.

2. Author Bio

Sinclair Lewis is an author known for creating excellent literature. Research this renowned author and write a one-page biography of the man.

3. Wedding Announcement

Write a wedding announcement for the marriage of Carol Milford and Dr. Kennicott. Include information on the characters and their relationship, including how and where they met.