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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Duke Ellington

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Students read Duke Ellington by Andrea Davis Pinkney. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the life of the 20th century composer. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library connections.

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2nd - 6th
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Social Studies & History
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