Reading in the Dark Fun Activities

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Poem: The Boy's Mother

Write a poem from the boy's mother's perspective. Keep in mind that throughout the entire novel, she has kept most of the details of Eddie's death a secret and has not revealed much. Use this poem as an outlet for her to express what she is feeling and thinking about the entire situation.

Research: Ireland

Research the country Ireland and create a poster that includes these key points: country flag, timeline, major religions, languages spoken, traditions, and pop culture references (such as Lucky Charms). Be sure to be creative and colorful in your design.

Novel Timeline

Write down the dates of the major events that occur in the novel and create a timeline on a poster board. Provide details for each event (listed above the line), and then describe the impact of the event (below the line) for each date.

Research: Irish Food


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