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Role play a character who has written a wartime remembrance, be they soldier, slave, or person on the home front.

Role play a Greek god, goddess, leader, philosopher, writer, hero, or other famous person from your studies of Ancient Greece.

The student will write three diary entries in the style of Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse. Each entry will be at least 250 words and be as accurate as possible in the area of setting (early 20th century America), characterization (Jewish immigrants), and writing style similar to the novel. The theme of prejudice against Jews and how the diarist reacts to it should be included. The student may write as Rifka or as her brother, Saul. Students will read aloud their diary entries to the class following submission.

The student will write a report on the book Maniac Magee. They will need to include the title, author, setting, and a summary of the plot and talk about the main characters. They will also need to discuss the theme of mitzvot as it applies to the story, identifying at least three mitzvot that are performed in the story and what effect those mitzvot have on the characters. Finally, the student will write an overall opinion of Maniac Magee, describing why they would recommend this book to other fifth graders or why they would not recommend the book.

The student will write a book report (at least one page) on a book of their choice. They will need to include the title, author, setting, their favorite and least favorite parts, as well as summarize the plot and talk about the main characters. They will then present their report in front of the class.

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