Ideas for Reports and Papers
1. As Jenna navigates various road rules, she draws parallels to life lessons. As you read Rules of the Road, start two lists: one for Road Rules and another for Life Rules. Note specific story events that fit each category. Once the lists are complete, analyze and compare them. How do they connect? What insights can you gain from this comparison?
2. In chapter two, Jenna mentions attending Al-Anon, an organization aiding families of alcoholics. Later, Harry Bender discusses Alcoholics Anonymous. Select one of these groups and create a display that includes a description of the organization, brochures from a local chapter, and a list of participant guidelines. Consider recording an audio or video interview with a member or leader to enhance the display.
3. Jenna's Grandma Boiler suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Research this condition and choose a format to document your findings. After your research, draft interview questions and arrange a meeting with a healthcare professional who works with Alzheimer's patients. Conduct the interview and share your findings with the class.
4. Shoes hold great significance in Jenna's life. Design a collage that captures her enthusiasm for her job and her love of shoes.
5. Mrs. Gladstone travels to Dallas, visiting her stores, due to her son Elden Gladstone's attempted stock takeover. Reach out to a stockbroker to learn the basics of the stock market. Collect some literature to present your findings to the class. Ensure you understand stock takeovers and their mechanics.
6. Trace Jenna's journey from Chicago, Illinois, to Dallas, Texas. Use flags or other markers on a map to indicate their stops along the way.
7. Early in the story, Jenna tells Mrs. Gladstone that teenagers aren't respected despite their money being as valuable as anyone else's. In chapter fifteen, Mrs. Gladstone and Alice assert that senior citizens deserve more respect. Find a spot in a restaurant or mall frequented by seniors. Choose a good vantage point to observe how they are treated. Keep a journal of your observations and repeat the process for teenagers. Analyze and compare the treatment of both age groups.
8. Jenna claims to make the world's best grilled cheese sandwiches, with her recipe in chapter twenty-three. Bring the necessary ingredients and equipment to class to prepare her recipe and share it with classmates.
9. Does the stock meeting in chapter twenty-four accurately depict such meetings? Investigate by contacting business owners and stockholders. Conduct interviews to learn how their meetings are run. Can any stockholder speak at a meeting like Jenna did?
10. Locate a member of Alcoholics Anonymous who is open to participating in an interview. Create a list of questions informed by your understanding of alcoholism as discussed in Rules of the Road. Compare and contrast the person you interview with Jenna's dad, highlighting both their differences and similarities.
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