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Students study the speeches of Frederick Douglas, Abraham Lincoln, and Chief Joseph. Students write a story set during the Nineteenth Century Era. Students present their story to the class. Handouts and worksheets are included in the lesson.

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giving speeches, oral presentations

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5th
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English Language Arts
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21 days
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