Ourika: An English Translation 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. Prepare a Traditional French Meal

Prepare at least one traditional French dish at home for your family.

2. Create a Journal

Create a journal from the point of view of Ourika or one of the other characters.

3. Create a Poster

Create a movie poster based on the characters and story line in the book.

4. Write a Short Story

Write a short story from Ourika's point of view.

5. Act Out a Scene

Act out one of the scenes from the...
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