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Death of a Bird

Attar uses the image of a phoenix to discuss the theme of death. Research the phoenix and create a media presentation on the bird's usage in imagery surrounding death.

Persian History

Watch a movie on Persian history. The movie should detail the culture, the history, the beliefs, and the customs of Persia.

Bird-Brained

Create an image that represents one of the birds described in the book. Image should be textually correct and in color.

Cover Design

Create a new cover for The Conference of the Birds.

Music and Lyrics

Find a song that you feel shows the mood for each of the seven valleys that the birds must cross.

Original Text

Find a copy of The Conference of the Birds in its original language. Allow students to look through the book and make observations about the text.

The Conference of the BIrds: The Graphic Novel

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