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Titles

Have the students break into groups. Have each group create a new and more fitting title for this book. Make sure they are ready to defend their choice.

Art in Multiple Mediums

Create a piece of art in any medium that portrays one of the basic themes of the book. Have different groups do different themes, and then have the class view all the different works.

Hyperbole

Have the students write about a memory from their childhood using the kind of hyperbole that Singer uses in some of these short stories.

Dust Jackets

Create a dust jacket for this book. Have the students all cover their copy of the book with this dust jacket. Have them add to the cover art as the book progresses. Tell them they will be graded on creativity and depth to the plot.

Short Stories

Have the students write some meaningful short...

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