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Paper Doll Creation

Choose a character whose clothing and appearance Updike describes in detail. Construct a paper doll of this character, using cardboard as your material. Then create an outfit for this character using paper and referring to Updike's meticulous descriptions to fuel your choices.

Create a Comic Scene Image

Use a medium of your choice to create a visual representation of a particular scene in Updike’s story that employs comedy.

Research the Setting

Conduct an online inquiry investigating Sammy’s hometown, located north of Boston and five miles from the beach.

Create a Diary Entry

Create a diary entry from the perspective of one of the three young women who enter the A and P. Focus on this character’s feelings throughout the scene, including all major and minor events within the narrative.

Record an Audio Play

Imagine what the three young women in the story...

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