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Arkansas Festivals of the Land

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Middle Schoolers research Arkansas community festivals which are tied to the landscape. They create brochures that reflect the festival from a geographical and historical perspective and share them with the class. This ambitious and creative plan should be ideal for middle schoolers. Some real-life festival brochures are embedded in the plan to help guide your pupils.

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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