April Raintree

EXTENDED ACTIVITIES

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1. Write a 1 page RESEARCH PAPER on ONE topic.

*An issue that occurs in the novel such as

• child abuse,
• aboriginal children in white foster homes,
• history books do not reflect native culture

* The author - research his/her history and other books they have written

* A topic of your choice: your idea must be taken from the book. For example, you may want to use he Friendship Centre as your topic.

Use the library, the internet, magazines, newpapers. Your paper will have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. On a separate page, list your references.

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11.    BOOK TALK: ORAL PRESENTATION:
Using the information you have written in your essay or book report, give an oral report to the class. A sample outline:

1. Introduction
   1. Title of book
   2. Name of author
   3. Type of book  

2. Setting
   1. Time
   2. Place  

3. Brief summary leading up to the main event
   
   
4. Main event
   
   
5. Appreciation of the book