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A Child: Past, and Present, Rich and Poor Lesson PlanA Child: Past, and Present, Rich and Poor Lesson Plan
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Ninth graders study the topic of children's rights. They examine works of art, and pieces of literature which describe how these rights have evolved over time. Pupils pick up a pen, and write an editorial piece to a ficticious newpaper from the past championing better rights for children.

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Grade
9th
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English Language Arts
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3 days
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