The Pigman | 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. A Bit Of History

Mr. Pignati buys the teens roller skates and even encourages them to skate in his house! What's the history behind roller skates? When are they invented, and why? When does roller skating start to catch on? How does skating become a sport? Research roller skates and skating and write a page or two on their history.

2. Treasured Collection

Mr. Pignati has a treasured collection of pig figurines. Do you have a treasured collection? If so, write about...
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