1. Identify family members or neighbors who appear to be isolated and lonely. Conduct an interview with them and write about what you discover. Present your story as a gift to them.

2. Write a report on a community service that caters to the needs of the elderly, individuals struggling with alcoholism, or single-parent families.

3. Write a paragraph based on a meeting that takes place in an unusual setting.

4. Research the concept of a "bottle-tree." Investigate how many different cultural interpretations exist.

5. Choose your favorite candy and report on its history and production process.

6. The title of the novel suggests the theory of cause and effect. Study this theory and write a report on a cause and effect that particularly interests you. This could be related to science, history, psychology, people, or relationships.

7. Miss Franny shares the story of her ancestor's military service. Identify a veteran in your family, interview them, and write a report on what you learn about veterans or the war they fought in.

8. Visit a local animal shelter or pet store. Write a report on your findings.

9. Write ten memories you have about someone you miss.

10. Opal possesses good social skills. What are these skills? Research how children develop social skills and how the absence of these skills affects behavior.