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Changing Genres

In groups of two or three, rewrite a scene from the novel fit into a different genre. Enact your scene for the class.

Time to Mime

In groups of three or four, silently act out a scene from "The Italian." Your classmates will guess which scene you have chosen.

Italian Sonnet

Pick a character, and write an Italian sonnet from him or her to another character.

Imitating the Italian

Find a story with a similar plot and summarize it to present to the class.

The Italian Today

Separate into groups of three or four. Choose a scene from the novel and rewrite it as a modern adaptation. Enact your scene.

Playing Favorites

Choose your favorite character. Explain to the class what happened in this novel while adopting that character's persona.

Day to Draw

Draw your favorite scene from the novel and be prepared to explain your...

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