The War of the Worlds 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. Alternative Ending

Describe a different way this book could have ended, based on the events leading up to the death of the Martians.

2. Crossword Puzzle

Make a crossword puzzle based on the places mentioned in War of the Worlds and what occurred in each place.

3. Petition

Write an introduction to a petition to your school board, explaining why this book should or should not be taught at your school.

4. Talk Show

Pair up with a classmate, and perform a...
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