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A Eulogy for Querry
Kind of Activity:
Creative Writing
Objective:
Students will write eulogies for Querry from different characters' perspectives to explore how they felt towards Querry at the end of the novel.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2
Structure:
When Querry is buried, the priests follow his wishes and do not give him a Catholic funeral or put a cross on his grave. Imagine that they did give him a funeral. What might each of the characters have said if they had to give a eulogy, or speech about a person who has died.
Usually, eulogies highlight special characteristics or...
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