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Obituary

Create an obituary for one of the characters who has died in the story. Highlight the items that you believe a grieving family may want to read about their loved one.

Map

Draw a map of the peninsula, as described in the story. How might the landscape have changed over the course of the story?

Story Talk

Talk about “The Birds” to another class who has not read the story. Include a short reading to encourage students in the other class to want to read this story. Explain why you chose this particular passage to read.

Ghost Story

There are many ghost stories hinted at throughout the novel. Choose one and expand it into its own short story.

Shadow Box

Use an empty shoebox to recreate a scene from the story. Punch a hole in one side so that the viewer can peer through and see the...

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