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Walking journal

Take a 45-minute walk through your neighborhood. Try to go at a time when people are outside. Interact with your neighbors that you may never have met. When you return write a short journal account of what you saw and who you met. For extra credit continue this journal once a week through the study of this book.

Newspaper or magazine story

Find a newspaper, magazine or online story of someone who recently made a journey similar to Peter's. Write a paragraph or two about how this trip was similar or different to Peter's journey.

Letters to home

Pretend that you are on a journey across America. Write a letter to your parents telling them of your adventures and what you learned.

News segmant

Record a video with a partner as if you were interviewing Peter on his journey. One person should play the role of...

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