Classroom Activities:
Dangerous Dialogue
Students are asked to write a dialogue in the same format as the book—between student & teacher / parent.
The Blame Game
Students list common problems in their lives and match up easy scapegoats.
How to Write Memos
Students choose a memo in the book and write a similar one with a real context.
Patriotic Collage
Students cut and paste articles that pertain to the flag, the anthem, or other national symbols.
Editorials
Students are asked to respond to a local article and write an editorial response.
Principal’s Panel
The class interviews the principal about common behavioral concerns and options.
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Extended Activities:
Walk to the Flag Pole
Class walk to the flagpole where a student reads a patriotic story or sings the national anthem.
Parental Interview
Students are to interview their parents using guided questions created in class.
Writing a Screenplay
Given the proper formatting, students are asked to write 1-3 scenes of a high school misunderstanding.
Mile Walk / Run
Students must walk / run around the school track and then listen to a coach talk about sports & grades.
Digital Field Trip to…
A cemetery to count service men’s and women’s graves; or a veteran’s museum--both with a camera for a report.
Tell me a Story
Students must find a veteran and request a story, which they must report to the class.
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