STAYING NINE

ACTIVITIES:

1. Define different life stages and write the advantages and disadvantages of each in a paragraph.

2. Prepare good questions, interview a family member about a particular stage in life, and write a summary of the interview for your Life Stages Booklet.

3. Take photos, make drawings, or cut pictures from magazine to represent each stage of ife. Use the examples you collect to illustrate your booklet.

4. Survey your classmates and tally how many students agree with Heather and how many think she was being silly. Report your results on a colorful graph.

5. Write a letter and pretend you are Dorelle, Rosa Rita, or Mrs. Fitz. Write a letter to Heather persuading her to have her birthday.

6. Heather must think that turning 10 will be unpleasant. List what you think Heather fears about growing older in a paragraph.

                                               

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