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Ghosts Alive

Write and enact a scene envisioning a conversation between Miss Jessel and Peter Quint while they were alive.

Dear Mr. Employer

Write a letter from the governess to her employer as though Miles had never stolen it.

Improvisation

In pairs, improvise a conversation between Miss Jessel and the governess.

Miming "The Turn of the Screw"

In groups of four, choose a scene and silently act it out. Your classmates will guess which scene you have chosen.

Seeing Ghosts

As the governess, Miles, or Flora write a poem describing Miss Jessel and Peter Quint, including how they make you feel.

As Flora Sees It

Summarize the novel from Flora's point of view.

What Is Going On At My House

Write a letter from the uncle's point of view after Flora arrives with Mrs. Grose.

To You

Pick a character and write a poem from that person to...

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