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Confronting Two Challenges--One Physical, One Intellectual Lesson PlanConfronting Two Challenges--One Physical, One Intellectual Lesson Plan
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Students examine the challenges of a new language and culture. In this cultural lesson, student read Running by Peter Hessler and discuss obstacles faced, including the language barrier. Students write an essay about a time they participated in a contest, describing their motivations and challenges.

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essay writing, running, the people's republic of china, china

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asia & pacific islands, essay, language barrier, motives, peace corps lesson, people's republic of china, peter hessler, running, programs
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6th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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