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Introduce your class to the characters from My Antonia by Willa Cather in a unique way. Given a hypothetical situation about an atomic bomb shelter and a list of character descriptions, pupils must decide which characters get to stay in the shelter. The exercise involves independent work, but mostly hinges around small group discussion.
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- This activity should be done before learners have started to read the book and form opinions about the characters
- This is part of a unit that has several options for introductory activities
Pros
- Includes the scenario, a list of characters paired with brief descriptions, a worksheet for brainstorming and reflection, and a graphic organizer
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- Watch out for some minor typos and usage errors