Our Town Name

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Your Favorite Things

Directions: The small-town characters in the play you are about to read enjoy many small pleasures –
although they don’t always appreciate what they have at the time. The following activity will help you
think about what YOU enjoy about life. Fill in the blanks before you read the play. Then, as you read the
play, see how the ideas there are connected with yours.

your favorite relatives

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your best friends

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your favorite food and drink

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your favorite possession

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your favorite song

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your favorite book

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your favorite place

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your favorite holiday

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your favorite birthday

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your favorite article of clothing

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your favorite activity

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your favorite thing about our school

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your favorite memory

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your favorite sign of spring

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your favorite sign of summer

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your favorite sign of fall

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your favorite sign of winter

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Our Town Name

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Anticipation Guide

Directions: Rate each of the following statements before you read the play. In a small group, compare
and discuss your ratings. After you have completed the play, rate and discuss the statements again.

1--------2--------3--------4--------5
strongly strongly
agree disagree

Before Statements After

Life in a small town is boring.
If you want a good life, you have to plan your future.
When you get down to the basics, there isn’t much difference between
life in the past and life today.
Getting married involves big restrictions on your freedom.
If you lived every moment to the fullest you would go nuts.
It is easier for girls than boys to “behave” and do what is socially
acceptable.
Most people are pretty selfish and don’t worry much about other
people.
It is better to spend your energy being kind to your family and friends
than trying to change the world.
The important thing is to be happy.
“I love you” means forever.
It is important to be “cultured” – to read the classics, appreciate
classical music, recognize famous paintings.
It’s harder to be a father to a son than mother to a daughter.
Most mothers worry too much.
A good friend will tell you what others are saying behind your back.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.