In Spite of Killer Bees Julie Johnston - Tundra Books

Extensions
1. For each chapter, list 3 - 5 new words and add to a class list.
2. Analyze the author’s use of the present tense throughout the novel.
3. Prepare a W5H (who, what, when, where, why, how) for any
chapter.
4. Find and explain the meaning of at least 10 different
proverbs/sayings in the novel. Compile a class book of
proverbs based on the novel.
5. Dramatize any scene of choice
e.g. ch. 7 - the dispute between Aggie and Cameron
ch. 5 - the fight between the sisters any of Aunt Lily’s visits
- the conversation between Aggie and her teacher
6. Discuss all the references to fantasy/fairy tales in the novel and explain the
significance.
7. Research and present a cottage industry of choice e.g.,
pickling, knitting or any other examples at the fair in chapter 8.
8. Compile a fashion portfolio showing at least 10 different
outfits from the novel. Present your portfolio in an interesting
manner e.g., catwalk of paper dolls.
9. Identify some employment and workplace issues in Port Desire and describe
their impact on the local workforce. Discuss.
10. Write either a prologue (e.g., the girls’ lives as young children) or an epilogue
to the novel.
11. Create a short film or radio version of any of the “mysteries” in the novel.
Present it to your class. List the elements that make this aspect of the story a
mystery.
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