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Border Forum

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Students read, analyze, and synthesize news reports on a current border issues. They prepare an oral presentation and written support documents which must clearly and accurately explain an issue to an audience which may be unfamiliar with the topic.

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border, current events, Presentation, english language arts
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategy
Research

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