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Mother/Daughter Debate

Have two students take on the roles of Ursula and her mother, Anna. Have the class write at least ten questions to ask them that give the portrayed characters the opportunity to discuss her thoughts and feelings about her role as a woman in the society of the time.

Rewrite Final Chapter

Rewrite the final chapter of the novel with an unexpected twist.

Create a Diorama

Create a diorama of the Marsh Farm after the canal is built and the Midland Railway comes to the valley.

Write an Obituary

Write a newspaper obituary for Tom Brangwen describing his accomplishments, family members, education, and the way he died.

Rainbow Jeopardy

Divide the students into groups and assign a chapter to each group. Have the groups write questions and answers about the events in the chapter in the style of the popular television show, Jeopardy. Collect the...

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