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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 Behind the Beautiful Forevers—and why you do not like it.

Casting Call

Consider a movie made of Behind the Beautiful Forevers. Who would you cast in the lead roles (Abdul, Sunil, Asha, Manju, etc.)? Why? Prepare a presentation that details your choices and the reasoning for them.

Crossword Conundrums

Compile a crossword puzzle, in the style of the New York Times crossword, with at least twenty entries that derive from the book, giving the layout, items, and clues. Be ready to discuss your choices of items and why the clues you give to them are appropriate to use.

Dance Design

Choreograph a dance that interprets a major scene in the book; submit the written choreography or a performance of it, along with...

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