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Travel Brochure

Create a travel brochure for a visit to China.

Mei and the Chairman

Discuss with a group how Mei's relationship ends with the Chairman, and how that symbolizes his relationship with the Chinese people.

Cultural Revolution

Research the Cultural Revolution and write a few paragraphs explaining what you learn.

Portrait

Draw a portrait of Mei and her family.

Books - Vanessa Hua

Read another book written by Hua.

Diorama

Create a diorama of Mei's childhood home.

Lake Palaces and Mei's Village

Use a Venn diagram graphic organizer to compare and contrast the Lake Palaces with Mei's village.

Book Review

Write a review of Forbidden City as you would for a newspaper, magazine, or blog.

Forbidden City - The Movie

Imagine that you are the director of a movie based on the novel. List the actors and actresses you would choose to play main characters.

Newspaper Article

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