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Beethoven Manuscript Sold at Auction Lesson PlanBeethoven Manuscript Sold at Auction Lesson Plan
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2nd - 6th
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2005
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Beethoven Manuscript Sold at Auction

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Young scholars react to a series of statements about Beethoven, then read a news article about the sale of a 179-year-old manuscript by the musical genius. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, then students read the news report and participate in a class discussion. Lesson includes interdisciplinary follow-up activities.

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composers, symphonies

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composer, ludwig van beethoven, symphony, social studies

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