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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 “Sonny’s Blues”—and why you do not like it.

Card Game Competitions

Design a card game (in the genre of Magic: The Gathering) that interacts with—but does not replicate—the plot of Baldwin’s story. Be ready to discuss the choices you make in how you lay out the game.

Casting Call

Consider a movie made of “Sonny’s Blues.” Who would you cast in the lead roles (the narrator, Sonny, 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 short story, giving the layout, items, and clues. Be ready to discuss...

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