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Defining Character, With Help from History

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In a single, soundly-designed class period, high schoolers define good character, think-pair-share about thought-provoking quotes on character (More options would enhance the discussion, worth searching online for other quotes to add.), read an essay about Jimmy Carter's post-presidency actions, and write a reflection synthesizing and extending their learning to include what they can do to exhibit good character in their own lives.

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characters, identity, citizenship

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character, citizenship, identity, english language arts
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10th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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