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Wise Old Woman
Students read "The Wise Old Woman" in class and select a variety of activities related to the story to complete. Activities are separated into C Level, B Level, and A Level activities. Students must complete C Level activities before...
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The Death of Old Woman Kelema
Young scholars read various parts of "The Death of Old Woman Kelema". Next, they listen to the author's description of her writing process. In groups, they compare and contrast funerals in Mali with those in the United States. They also...
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Study Guide for "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings"
In this reading and study guide worksheet, students define 9 vocabulary words, define 7 literary terms, and respond to 20 short answer questions pertaining to "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel García Márquez.
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Age Brings Wisdom -- Learning to Respect Elders
Students read a story about a young Japanese boy and his mother who decide to not banish the community's elders to the hills. They create origami helmets. They work together to make posters appreciating senior citizens.