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Plot Map

This book covers many places in the United States and even parts of Europe. Have the students create a map of sorts that follows the progression and travels of the characters.

Bean Business

Cal and Will go into business together during the war and make a great profit, but Adam is ashamed of the business model. Have the students prepare a defense for the side of this debate with which they agree.

Dear Abby

Tell the students to write a letter of advice to one of the characters concerning a problem he or she has in the book. This letter should be similar to the kind of advice column that Dear Abby or Dr. Laura would write.

Anthill Reactions

Steinbeck includes a classic analogy of how the twins would react differently when coming across an anthill. Have the students write or artistically present how they personally...

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