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Costume Day

Give students the opportunity to conduct research on the fashions of Italy in the 1950s-1970s. Prepare for a costume day in class.

News Clipping

Look in your local newspaper or archives for an article that involves some aspect of the novel and bring it to class. You will present it in front of the class and explain how it relates to the novel.

Italian Culture vs. American Culture

Conduct research and prepare a presentation that examines the similarities and differences in culture in the U.S. and in Italy in the 1950s-1970s.

Obituary

Write an obituary for one of the characters in the novel (whether they die or not in the story). What stands out about this character? How would they be remembered?

Character Rendering

Draw your interpretation of a character from the novel. Artistic ability is not important, but your drawings must reflect...

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