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At home in Madison

Let the students create a diorama or drawing of the first apartment shared by Larry and Sally when moving to Madison, Wisconsin.

The Great Depression

The Morgans and Langs begin their careers and their early married years during the Great Depression. Research this time period in America and create a visual presentation on what the two couples may have experienced having lived through it.

Write a Film Script

Write a movie script for an abridged version of the novel.

Music of the 1930s - 1970s

Research the music of the 1930s and 1970s and create a CD that could be a background for the lives of the Langs and the Morgans.

Write a Poem or Song

Write a poem or song about some aspect of the novel.

Name the characters

The author names his characters to embody their personalities. What alternate names can you...

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