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