Imagine that James Lafayette kept a secret diary about his activities as a spy. Write one of the diary entries. Be sure to give it a date.

Create a news program in which characters from A Treacherous Journey Across the Ice are interviewed about what happened. You can create a transcript (a written copy) or make a video with actors.

Choose any day from your life—it could be yesterday or it could be years ago—and imagine it as a present. Then write a poem about what’s inside the box. Be sure to say what’s at the bottom.

1. Write down the meaning of each word in blue. Use context clues or, if needed, a dictionary. 2. Find another word that contains the root dic or dict. 3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word’s meaning.

Choose one element of the article to focus on: the Lusitania, the early 20th century, the German U-boat, or the torpedo. Compile a list of descriptive words, phrases, or lines the author uses for your chosen element. Then write a poem or create a visual art piece reflecting this powerful imagery and emotion.

Consider the story’s title. Why will Jodie love John MacFarlane Jr. until the day she dies?

As a group, act out one scene from the play. Include costumes and sound effects. Be sure to create an eerie mood! Make a video of your scene to enter the contest.

1. Write down the meaning of each word in orange. Use context clues or, if needed, a dictionary. 2. Find another word that contains the root ven. 3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word’s meaning.