April: Realistic
Walk Two Moons
Activity #1: (DISCUSSION) While Phoebe's family appeared to be happy
and successful, they had many underlying problems. Make a T-Chart listing
what seemed positive about Phoebe's family vs. signs of potential problems.
Discuss the chart and ways Phoebe's family might have improved their situation
before it became a crisis.
Activity #2: (SEARCH) Sharon Creech used sound imagery throughout this
novel. In many cases she linked the use of this imagery with personification.
Divide the book into sections, then work in pairs to find as many instances
as you can of the use of sound to heighten the effect of the story. Try
rewriting some of the sound images using your own words.
Activity #3: (ART) On their trip to Idaho, Sal and her grandparents stopped
to see Mt. Rushmore. Sal wished there were more diverse faces included in
this national monument. As a class, paint a paper wall mural of Mt. Rushmore.
Add faces of outstanding human beings who deserve to be part of the monument
in your opinion.
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech was published in 1994 by HarperCollins
Inc., NY NY
For information on the author SHARON
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