•  Creativity is a central focus for Kinnell in “Another Night in the Ruins.” Write a poem in at least three sections that explores your ideas about creativity. As a class, have a poetry slam during which class members read their poems aloud.

•  Kinnell is a renowned New England poet. In small groups, select poems by other New England poets and stage a dramatic presentation of these poems complete with costumes, props, and interpretive acting. Write a couple of paragraphs explaining why you selected these pieces and submit these to your teacher.

•  What images stand out in your mind when you read “Another Night in the Ruins”? Write a short story or play whose action is based on what you see happening in Kinnell’s poem.

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