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Wheel of Fortune

Create a word game, "Wheel of Fortune," based on the book.

All Aboard

Create a passport that might have been used by George to board the ship for America. Be sure to include a picture of him on the document. The picture can be your own art or from a periodical.

My Funny Valentine

Write a Valentine's Day poem to Zuska from George.

A Bevy of Boarders

Create a scrapbook page for Dorta's six boarders. Include their names, ages, occupations, and a brief description for each.

The Braddock News Report

Create a newsletter for Braddock, Pennsylvania. Use interesting events from the story for articles. Include pictures which can be your artwork or from resource materials.

Pages from the Past

Using your own family's roots, research the journey of a typical immigrant from your family's native land. Create a diary with at least five entries that...

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