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The Old Man

Write a background story of who the old man is and why he exchanges umbrellas for money to buy drinks.

Author Interview

Write ten questions that you would ask the author if you could interview him.

The Pound

Research money that is used in England and how it relates to money in your country. Write a summary revealing what you learned.

Map It

Create a map showing places characters traveled.

Roald Dahl : Books and Stories

Read another book or story written by Dahl.

Diorama

Create a diorama of one of the scenes in the book.

Portrait

Draw a portrait of the mother, daughter, and old man interacting.

The Umbrella Man: The Movie

Imagine that you are the director of a movie based on the story. List the characters you would choose to play the main characters.

Conversation

Write a conversation that the mother and daughter...

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