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Cartoons for the Classroom: Great Expectations WorksheetCartoons for the Classroom: Great Expectations Worksheet
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Great Expectations

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Learners can use this worksheet to discuss the expectations placed on the Obama presidency. Included are two cartoons to analyze, a web site to visit, several great discussion questions, and a short activity. This is one worksheet that offers a lot of critical thinking.

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11th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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