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Dear Young Philanthropist

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Students research the lives of philanthropists from history and role-play as them. They write letters to students explaining their motivations for helping others. They prepare visual presentations of their chosen philanthropists.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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3 days
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Lesson Plan

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Activity

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Novelinks
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PPT

Satire: The Art of Indirect Persuasion

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CCSS: Adaptable
Handout

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Instructional Video

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Art History

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