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A Life For A Life: Irish Tower Houses Worksheet

A Life For A Life: Irish Tower Houses Worksheet

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A Life For A Life: Irish Tower Houses

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In this language arts activity, learners review Irish tower houses. After reading a book about these towers (title not included), students complete 5 short answer questions, illustrate a tower, and have the option of researching other tower houses in their area.

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