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The Beginning

Write a different beginning for the story.

Last Acts

Write a paragraph or two explaining things you would want to finish if you knew you were dying.

Jilting

Write a diary entry that Granny might have written after being left at the altar.

Timeline

Create a timeline of Granny’s life.

Hapsy

Discuss with a group who Hapsy might have been.

Collage

Create a collage of items that represent events in the story.

Diorama

Make a diorama of the room where Granny died.

Deathbed

Describe a time when you were with someone who died. Compare your experiences with what happened in the short story.

Death

Discuss your view of death with a group and compare your views to how the author portrays the death of Granny Weatherall.

Interview

Write ten questions that you would ask the author if you could interview her.

Short Story

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