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Letter Home

Pretend you are one of the characters in this collection of stories and write a letter home about your life in the United States. You may want to include talking about your life in your new home, the people who you have met, and what you do. Describe your surroundings based on the time period of the book.

Collage

Make a collage that represents your favorite story in the collection. You may focus on a specific scene or sequence of events from the story of your choice. Share your collage with the class, explaining why you like the story and why you chose to represent it in this way.

Gossip Column

Write a gossip column like those found in entertainment magazines. Write about all the scandals that occur in this collection of stories.

Quiz Questions

Write your own quiz questions focusing on one of the stories...

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