White Oleander | 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. Ingrid's Poetry

When Ingrid is angry with Barry, she writes poetry and crumples it up. Now it's your turn to write poetry. Write a poem you believe Ingrid would write after Barry drops her. Share it with the rest of the class.

2. Astrid's Drawings

Astrid sends drawings to Ingrid when she is in prison. Imagine a picture that Astrid would send her and draw it. Consider Astrid's emotions and the family situation around her as she draws.

3. Character Portrait

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