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Running on Empty Student Activities

For the Teacher

The book, “Running on Empty” is broken down into ten reading days. You may choose

to have your students read the entire “Running on Empty” book at one sitting, and then

do some suggested activities. Or you may cover the book in two weeks, reading a section

each day and doing the accompanying activities. You may even take each day and make

it last a week as the students work on the various project options.

At the completion of “Running on Empty” the students should have a clear understanding

of what is meant by the Desire of Ages and how the empty feeling inside each one of us

is waiting to be filled by our Forever Friend, Jesus. Students should be able to make a

decision for Jesus and asking Him to come into their lives. The students should also be

able to describe how Jesus filled the lives of people when He was walking on Earth, as

well as how Jesus filled Jennifer’s life.

Student Objectives

1. After reading “Running on Empty” the student will be able to identify what is empty

in the lives of people on earth.

2. After reading “Running on Empty” the student will be able to describe some of the

harmful things people do to fill their feelings of emptiness.

3. After reading “Running on Empty” the student will be able to make a choice about

choosing to follow Jesus or choosing to follow the world, and be able to explain why they

made their choice.

Day 1

Read p. 1-3

Words and terms students should understand before reading the story:

What does transferred mean?

What is meant by supernatural forces?

What is a commander?

Who is Satan?

What does allegiance mean?

What is meant by the word sophisticated?

What does it mean to be divorced?

What does the word swearing mean?

What does it mean to be humiliated?

Curriculum Overlap Activity

Social Studies Activity Where in the World?

Find the state of Ohio on a United States map. Find the city of Aurora.

Find the state of Wisconsin on a United States map. Find the city of Milwaukee.

Find your state or country on a United States or World map. Find your home city.

Measure the distance in miles and/or kilometers from Aurora, Ohio to Milwaukee,

Wisconsin. Record your answer.

Measure the distance in miles and/or kilometers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to your

home town. Record your answer.

Which city is closest to Milwaukee, Aurora or your home town?

Using a map with roads and their identifying numbers, describe the route Jennifer’s

family might have taken from Aurora to Milwaukee. Then describe the route you would

take if you were moving to Milwaukee.

Research Activity

Discover and record your answers for the following questions use the chart below, about

the following cities: Aurora, Milwaukee and your home town.

1. What is the current population?

2. What is the area of each city?

3. What is the hottest temperature recorded?

4. What is the coldest temperature recorded?

5. In what year did the city begin?

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Math Activity Graphing

Using the information from the research activity, make comparison graphs for each topic.

You may use the following template for your graphs, or create some of your own.

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Art Activity Creating Your Own Journal

To get some ideas visit the following websites

How to make a Layered Look Book Foldable http://sblc.registereastconn.org/foldables/LayeredLookBook.pdf

Tutorials for several types of makeable booklets

http://www.vickiblackwell.com/makingbooks.html

Writing Journal Activity

Journal entry, after reading this section answer the following questions in complete

sentences.

1. Pretend you are Jennifer and write down what you are feeling after the events in this

section.

2. Describe the reason why you (as Jennifer) did what you did in this section.

3. Pretend you are a good friend of Jennifer’s and could talk with her in person. Share a

piece of advice with her about how she could make life better.

4. Compare what Jennifer did with something you have actually done. What would you

do differently in such a situation in the future?

5. Think about someone in your school who might be feeling like Jennifer. What can

you do to make their life better?

Day 2

Read p. 4-7


What does a priest do?

What is a rabbi? What do they do?

What does the word scriptures refer to?

What does it mean to offer sacrifices?

What does messiah mean?

What does it mean to occupy a country?

What does it mean to be humble?

What is a stable?

What are magi?

What is meant by the word prophecy?

What is a temple?

What is meant by vanquishing?

What does it mean to be baptized?

What does the word miracle mean?

What is an overlord?


Bible

Look up the following texts, read and study them together.

The mission of the Savior is found in Isaiah 61:1-11

Luke 1:35

Compare the stories in the following texts:

Matthew 1:18-2:12 and Luke 2:1-20

How are these two stories alike and how are they different?

The story of Balaam can be found in Numbers 22:1-24:25

1st Prophecy Numbers 22:41-23:12

2nd Prophecy Numbers 23:13-26

3rd Prophecy Numbers 23:27-24:14

4th Prophecy Numbers 24:15-25

What do these texts mean? Why are these texts important to our understanding of Jesus

mission on Earth?

Social Studies – Maps Find and study a map of Israel. Find the cities of Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

The distance between the two cities is 5.52 miles or 8.89 km

http://www.distancefromto.net/between/Jerusalem/Bethlehem

How does this information help you better understand some of the stories about Jesus?

Explain.

Physical Education

Take the trip the Wise Men traveled when they arrived in Jerusalem and learned they

needed to travel on to Bethlehem. Map out a 5.5 mile route. Pretend you are the Maji.

Did you learn anything? How long did it take you to travel this distance? How long do

you think it took the Wise Men? Walk/run this distance for Physical Education Class(es).

Science - Stars

The Magi followed a star. What are stars usually made of? What was the Star of

Bethlehem made of?

To learn more about stars, visit the following website:

http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/universe/stars-article/

To learn more about the Star of Bethlehem, visit the following website:

http://news.discovery.com/space/astronomy/the-star-of-bethlehem-was-it-jupiter.htm

When the star reached Bethlehem, what might the Wise Men actually see?

Read Luke 2:8-14

Art

A great site to visit for art ideas is:

http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/

Suggested project: Create a stain glass window of a scene from today’s portion of

“Running on Empty,” story.



sentences.

1. Pretend you are one of the Wise Men or their servants. Write down what you are

feeling after the events in this section.

2. Describe what you did in this section.

3. Pretend you live in Bethlehem. What did you witness with the visit from the Magi?

What did you do next? Who did you talk to about what you saw?

4. Compare this event with something exciting that has happened to you. How was it

like it? How was it different?

5. Think about someone who would like to know what you have learned? How will you

share this information?

OR

Write a paragraph describing what is happening in today’s reading.

Memory Work

Memorize Matthew 3:17

And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I

am well pleased.” (New King James Version)

Art

Create a poster with the memory verse Matthew 3:17. Include a picture . You can use a

computer program to do this project.

Day 3

Read p. 8-14


Who was Nicodemus?

What is the Sanhedrin?

What does it mean to be ridiculed?

What does foretelling mean?

What does it mean to ponder?

What are rumors?

What dose it mean to torment?

What does it mean to “Go steady?”

What does it mean in the story to have a “Crush?”

Where is Samaria?

What does it mean to be jealous?

Where is Sychar?

What does scandalous mean?


Social Studies – Map

Find Samaria on the map. How far is it from Jerusalem?

Find Sychar on the map. How far is it from Samaria and Jerusalem?

Look at a map where you have taken a hike? How do the distances in Israel compare

with the distances you have walked?



sentences. Or create some of your own questions to answer.

1. Pretend you are Nicodemus and write down what you are feeling after the events in

this section.

2. Describe the reason why you, Nicodemus, did what you did in this section.

3. Pretend you are a good friend of Nicodemus’ and could talk with him in person. What

advice might Nicodemus share with you?

4. Compare Jennifer with the woman of Sychar. How are they alike? How are they

different? What would you advise Jennifer to do differently in the future?



ART/WRITING

Create a story book or story board or filmstrip depicting the story of Jesus and the

Woman at the Well.

Research

Learn why the place where Jesus rested was called “Jacob’s Well.”

Memory Work

Memorize Matthew 12:12

Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep? Therefore it is lawful to do good on

the Sabbath.” (New King James Version)

Art

Create a poster with the memory verse Matthew 12:12. Include a picture . You can use a


Day 4

Read p. 15-19


What does it mean to be popular?

What does “Christian Duty” mean?

What is a cheerleading squad?

What does it mean to “egg” something?

What does accompanied mean?

What does it mean to feel guilt?

What does repentance mean?

What does it mean to be meek?

What is meant by God’s Grace?

What does it mean to inherit?

What is “Divine Power?”

What does it mean to be merciful?

What does it mean to have mercy?

What does it mean to be persecuted?

What are disputes?

What are consequences?

What does it mean to capsize?




sentences.


section.

2. Describe the reason why you (as Jennifer) did what you did in each section.



4. Describe a time when you also felt guilty about something. What did you do to feel

that way? What did you do to resolve your problem?

5. Describe a time when you felt miserable. What did you do to feel better? Was this a

good idea? Why?

Research

What are some of the sacrifices people offered to God when Jesus was on earth? What

did each of the different sacrifices represent? Why don’t we still offer sacrifices today?

Writing

Create your own skit or play depicting at least one of the stories you have read about

Jesus, so far in this book. Practice your skit and present it for your class, school, Sabbath

School class, vespers program, etc.

Reading/Art

Read together the stories in Matthew 5-7. Then create a mural or film strip depicting

each story.

Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light

Matthew 5:17:20 The Fulfillment of the Law

Matthew 5:21-26 Murder

Matthew 5:27-20 Adultery

Matthew 5:31-32 Divorce

Matthew 5:33-37 Oaths

Matthew 5:38-42 An Eye for an Eye

Matthew 5:43-48 Love for Enemies

Matthew 6:1-4 Giving to the Needy

Matthew 6:5-15 Prayer

Matthew 6:16-18 Fasting

Matthew 6:19-24 Treasurers in Heaven

Matthew 6:25-34 Do Not Worry

Matthew 7:1-6 Judging Others

Matthew 7:7-12 Ask, Seek, Knock

Matthew 7:13-14 The Narrow and Wide Gates

Matthew 7:15-23 The Tree and Its Fruit

Matthew 7:24-28 The Wise and Foolish Builders

Memorize

Memorize Matthew 5:3-11

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,

For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn,

For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek,

For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

For they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful,

For they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart,

For they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers,

For they shall be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,

For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against

you falsely for My sake. (New King James Version)

Memorize Matthew 6: 9-13

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven,

Hallowed be Your name.

Your kingdom come.

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts,

As we forgive our debtors.

And do not lead us into temptation,

But deliver us from the evil one.

or Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

(New King James Version)

Celebration

Design a celebration for your class to celebrate that Jesus has forgiven your sins!

Day 5

Before Reading this Section create a KWL chart

1. Divide a sheet of paper into three equal sections

2. Label each section with: Know, Want to Know, and Learned

3. Fill in the know column with what you know about the story of the Demoniacs

4. Fill in the Want to Know section with what additional information you might like to

learn about this story

5. Read the story before filling in the Learned section

Read p. 20-24

6. What have you learned about the story of the Demoniacs? Fill in the Learned column.


What is a Demoniac?

What does it mean to be possessed?

What is a janitor?

Who was Jairus, in the Bible?




sentences.


section.

2. Describe what you would have done differently if you were Jennifer?







Read and Discover some other amazing things Jesus did while on earth

Matthew 8:1-4 The Man with Leprosy

Matthew 8:5-13 The Faith of the Centurion

Matthew 8:18-27 Jesus Calms the Storm

Matthew 8:28-34 The Healing of Two Demon-possessed Men

Matthew 9:1-8 Jesus Heals a Paralytic

Matthew 9:19-26 A Dead Girl and a Sick Woman

Matthew 9:27-34 Jesus Heals the Blind and Mute

Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

Art

Gather the following supplies: shoe box, different colors of construction paper, scissors,

glue, pipe cleaners

Create a “Shadow Box” to illustrate on of the stories listed in the Read and Discover

section. Try to create a three dimensional look by placing the cutouts in layers, some

objects closer to the front than others. Try to make at least four layers, from the front to

the back of the box.

Day 6

Read p. 25-28


What does it mean to be jealous?

What does adulterous mean?

What does it mean to “foil” something or someone?

What does it mean to discredit someone?

What does existence mean?

What does blasphemy mean?

What does it mean to “stone” someone?

What are Pharisees?

What does it mean to be banned from something?

What is a victim?




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section.








Writing

Create a modern day skit to portray the story of the Good Samaritan.

Note: The Samaritan’s were considered the worst of the worst, the enemies of the Jews.

No Samaritan was considered good. Consider using a people group that you consider to

be your enemy to represent the Samaritan in your modern day story.

Luke 10:25-37 The Parable of the Good Samaritan And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested

Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is

written in the law? What is your reading of it?” So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall

love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and

with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’”

Research

Learn about the Passover Feast. When was it? How often did someone attend? Who

attended? Where did people go to celebrate the feast? Why was this feast important? If

the Passover Feast used to be important, why don’t we celebrate it today? What else did

you learn? Read about Jesus’ trip to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Feast in

Matthew 21:1-17.

Memorize

Memorize John 10:11

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. (New King

James Version)

Art

Create a poster with the memory verse John 10:11. Include a picture . You can use a


After reading about Jesus’ Triumphal Entry” Matthew 21:1-17 and Mark 11:1-11, create

a story board showing the different scenes that might have occurred during this event.

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010:25-37&version=NKJV

Word Search

Names from Jesus’ time on earth

Simon Peter

Andrew

James, son of Zebedee

John, son of Zebedee

Philip

Bartholomew

Thomas

Matthew

James

Thaddaeus

Simon

Judas Iscariot

Jews

Levite

Priest

Pharisees

Samaritans

Romans

Mary

Martha

Lazarus

Nicodemus

Messiah

Caiaphas

Zacchaeus

Sadducees

Magdalene

Prophet

Jerusalem

Judah

Egypt

N J J E S U S N A M O R S B

I A N D R E W L O V E S E A

C M T H E L E I T T L W E R

O E H A D U J E C H E I D T

D S S E E S I R A H P L E H

E S S A M A R I T A N S B O

M O D R E N A T E T I V E L

U N L S U E A D D A H T Z O

S O L C S M T H E A C O F M

H F H A A Y R A M H L I O E

D Z S I M O N P E T E R N W

S E I A O R E H S R G A O E

E B M P H N O I S A Y C S N

E E O H T F T L I M P S N E

C D N A H E W I A O T I H L

U E T S E I R P H R L S O A

D E D T E H P O R H P A J D

D R M E L A S U E R J D E G

A D Z A C C H A E U S U A A

S U R A Z A L S E M A J N M

Can you find the words to the beginning of a familiar song in the letters you did not use?

Go in order from the beginning, skipping the letters that are part of the other words.

Once you found the song, can you writing the rest of it?

Make your own word search about Jesus’ Disciples

Simon Peter

Andrew

James, son of Zebedee

John, son of Zebedee

Philip

Bartholomew

Thomas

Matthew

James

Thaddaeus

Simon

Judas Iscariot

Jews

Levite

Priest

Pharisees

Samaritans

Romans

Mary

Martha

Lazarus

Nicodemus

Messiah

Caiaphas

Zacchaeus

Sadducees

Magdalene

Prophet

Jerusalem

Judah

Egypt

Answers for the Word Search

N J J E S U S N A M O R S B

I A N D R E W L O V E S E A

C M T H E L E I T T L W E R

O E H A D U J E C H E I D T

D S S E E S I R A H P L E H

E S S A M A R I T A N S B O

M O D R E N A T E T I V E L

U N L S U E A D D A H T Z O

S O L C S M T H E A C O F M

H F I A A Y R A M H L I O E

D Z S I M O N P E T E R N W

S E I A O R E H S R G A O E

E B M P H N O I S A Y C S N

E E O H T F T L I M P S N E

C D N A H E W I A O T I H L

U E T S E I R P H R L S O A

D E D T E H P O R H P A J D

D R M E L A S U E R J D E G

A D Z A C C H A E U S U A A

S U R A Z A L S E M A J N M

Read about Jesus’ instructions to the disciples as He sent them out as missionaries in

Matthew 10

What should we still do as missionaries today?

Day 7

Read p. 29-30 top


What does it mean to be manic?

What does it mean to “Go Steady?”

What does it mean to be aggressive?




sentences.

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section.

2. Describe the reason why Matthew thought it would be alright to torment Jennifer?



4. Compare what happened to Jennifer in this section with something that has happened

to you. What would you do differently to avoid such a situation in the future?



Bible

Divide a piece of paper into three equal parts. Label each section across the top with

Know Want to Know Learned Number 1-10 along the left side of the paper.

By each number, fill in the correct commandment. If you are not sure what the

commandment is, leave that number blank.

In the Want to Know column, write the commandments you are not sure of, by the

number you are guessing they might go with.

Look up the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:3-17 and write them in correctly in the

last column.

Writing

Rewrite The Ten Commandments using positive language. Avoid using words like not or

do not. How does seeing these commandments in positive language help you to

understand them better? Another name for the commandments is “Rules for a Happy

Life.”

Exodus 20:3-17

Compare this with the Greatest Commandment

Matthew 22:34-40

Mark 12:28-31

Day 8

Read p. 31-35


What is The Resurrection?

What does it mean to have sympathy?

What does it mean to grieve?

What is cancer?

What does it mean to be astonished?

What does it mean to be dishonest?

What does it mean to repent?

What does it mean to be stunned?

What does it mean to be gorgeous?

What does it mean to be betrayed?

What does it mean to cast out demons?

What is perfumed ointment?

What does it mean to be prophetic?

What was the plot Judas shared with the priests?

Why did people anoint bodies before they were buried?

What does it mean to have salvation?




sentences.

1. Pretend you are Jennifer and write down what you are feeling after Logan decides to

no longer be close friends?

2. Describe what you, as Jennifer, will do now.



4. Compare what Jennifer experienced with a time you were emotionally hurt or

disappointed. What could you do in the future to avoid being hurt line that again?



Science Research What are some types of cancer that people your age might have? How do children get

cancer? Is there anything that you can do to avoid getting cancer?

Math

If you do the Cancer Research, create a bar graph to show comparisons of different types

of childhood/teen cancers and the numbers experiencing each.

Research

What are the different types of sacrifices that people offered to point the way to Jesus’

ultimate sacrifice for us?

Art

If you did the Research about sacrifices, create a shadow box illustrating one type of

sacrifice. Try to create a three dimensional effect. Use construction paper, colored

pencils, clay, etc on the back of the box to make a backdrop for the sacrifice. Use heavy

paper to draw and cut out an illustration of the sacrifice. Add plastic, clay, or paper

objects in the foreground.

Research

Learn what the Jews did in ancient times to celebrate the Passover. Find out what Jews

do today to celebrate the Passover.

Story Writing

Write one of the following stories using conversation to tell the story. Avoid using the

word “said” as much as possible.

Mary, Martha, Lazarus John 11:1-43

Zacchaeus and the Tree Luke 19:1-10

Casting out Mary’s Demons Luke 4:38-44

Mary Anointing Jesus Matthew 26:1-13,Mark 14:1-10, John 12:1-

19

Suggestions of words to use instead of said:

accused

added

ad-libbed

admitted

advised

affirmed

agreed

announced

answered

argued

asked

assumed

assured

babbled

balked

bantered

barked

beckoned

begged

bellowed

blabbed

blasted

blubbered

blurted

boasted

bossed

bragged

brayed

bubbled

cackled

called

choked

commanded

commented

complained

consoled

continued

corrected

cried

dared

debated

declared

declined

decried

deduced

defended

deferred

demanded

denied

denounced

described

directed

divulged

drawled

echoed

emphasized

encouraged

exclaimed

exhorted

explained

exploded

gasped

giggled

gossiped

grinned

groaned

growled

grumbled

grunted

hesitated

hinted

hissed

hollered

howled

hummed

implied

indicated

injected

insisted

instructed

interrupted

invited

joked

joshed

justified

laughed

maintained

mentioned

mimicked

moaned

mumbled

muttered

objected

ordered

persisted

persuaded

pleaded

preached

predicted

proclaimed

proposed

protested

puffed

questioned

quipped

quizzed

quoted

reasoned

recalled

refused

related

relayed

remarked

reminded

repeated

replied

reported

responded

restated

roared

sang

scoffed

scolded

screamed

screeched

shouted

shrieked

sigh

snapped

snickered

sniffed

snorted

sobbed

specified

speculated

spewed

spoke

sputtered

squeaked

squealed

stammered

stated

submitted

suggested

tattled

teased

testified

thanked

thought

thundered

urged

vowed

wailed

wept

whimpered

whined

whispered

whistled

wondered

yawned

yelled

yelped

Day 9

Read p. 36-39


What does full of hypocrisy mean?

What does it mean to betray?

What does illegally mean?

What does blasphemy mean?

What does it mean to mock someone?

What does crucify mean?




sentences.

1. Pretend you are a witness to Jesus’ crucifixion and write down what you are feeling

after the events in this section.

2. Describe the reason why Jesus was killed.

3. Pretend you are a good friend of Mary, mother of Jesus and that you could talk with

her in person. Share a piece of advice with her the future.

4. What would you do if you knew Jesus was going to be killed?

5. Think about someone in your school who might be feeling sad. What could you do to

help them?

Social Studies

Go to a map of Jerusalem and locate a place called Gethsemane. Then see if you can

locate where Jesus was killed.

Writing

Create a newscast telling about Jesus’ last few hours on earth. Report on the events that

lead up to the tragedy that ends Jesus life. Continue reporting about what is happening

after Jesus dies. The sky darkening and what people think about it. The earthquake at

Jesus’ death and what else is destroyed. What happens over the Sabbath hours? Then

tell about the reports the come in about Jesus’ coming back to life. Then what are people

saying?

Memorize

John 15:5

I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit;

for without Me you can do nothing.

Art

Create a film strip or story board, showing scenes from the last few days in the life of

Jesus on this earth. Ideas for film strip:

Jesus and His disciples at the Passover Supper

Jesus talking with Judas at the supper table

Jesus is standing in the center of priests

Jesus being blindfolded and hit

Pilot washing his hands

Jesus trying to carry the cross

Jesus hanging on the cross

Jesus saying, “It is finished.”

Jesus being placed in the tomb

Roman soldiers guarding the tomb

Angels coming to roll away the stone at the tomb

Jesus leaving the tomb

Day 10

Read p. 40-43


What does it mean to fling oneself?

What is a revered?

What does it mean to reek?

What is a leer?

What is meditation?

Who is a guru?

What is Eastern Mysticism?

What does it mean to be overwhelmed?

What does anguish feel like?

What is it like to have an overflowing heart?




sentences.


section.








Bible

Reread the story of Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea, Matthew 27:57-61

Mark 15:42-47

Luke 23:50-55

John 19:38-42

Reread the story of the Guards at the Tomb, Matthew 27:62-66

Reread the story of Jesus’ Resurrection Matthew 28:1-10

Mark 16:1-11

Luke 24:1-12

John 20:1-18

Writing

Create a Haiku poem about the night Jennifer felt forgiveness for the first time.

A Haiku is a three line poem with five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the

second line and five syllables in the third line.

Write a couplet poem about how Jennifer felt in the last section of the book. A couplet is

a type of poem where every two lines rhyme with each other. Try to write at least eight

lines. Most lines should have the same or nearly the same amount of syllables.

Write a diamante poem contrasting Jesus and Satan. A diamante poem is a poem that

looks like a diamond. The top and bottom words are nouns that are opposites: Jesus and

Satan. The second line uses two adjectives that describe the top word and the sixth line

contains two adjectives that describe the last noun. Line three uses three words that end

in ing, that describe the top noun, the fifth line has three ing words that describe the last

noun. The middle line, line five, has four nouns, the first two go with the top word and

the last two with the bottom word.

Art

Decorate your Haiku and hang display it somewhere at school.

Create a picture book illustrating each of the two lines of your Couplet.

Use a paper plate or round circle to illustrate both parts of your Diamante poem. Color

your pictures. Punch a hole in the top center and tie a ribbon through it. Display your

poem at school.

Pretend you are Jennifer walking through the dark night. Create a picture of what the

world looks like to you that evening. Use water colors, colored pencils, markers,

crayons, tempera paint, chalk or other interesting medium to create your picture. Be sure

to share your creation with your school family and family at home.

Create your own two to five page book about one of your own experiences similar to

something you read about in Running on Empty. Make sure to share your books with the

rest of the class, your family and friends.

Culminating Activities

100 Questions Activity, Choose Your Ending

You might call this a test, but it is really a review with extra learning

opportunities. Teachers should plan on students needing a total of at least an hour on this

activity. If students need to work on this in shorter lengths of time, make sure they take

note of what number they are on, before leaving the activity.

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