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Airing of Grievances

Students are often asked to talk about what they like in what they read. Talk about what you do not like in The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store—and why you do not like it.

Board Game Blast

Design a board game that interacts with—but does not replicate—the plot of the novel. Be ready to discuss the choices you make in how you lay out the game.

Card Game Competitions

Design a card game (in the genre of Magic: The Gathering) that interacts with—but does not replicate—the plot of McBride’s book. Be ready to discuss the choices you make in how you lay out the game.

Casting Call

Consider a movie made of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. Who would you cast in the lead roles (Chona, Dodo, Malachi, Moshe, etc.)? Why? Prepare a presentation that details your choices and the...

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