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Students discuss as a class the items they value and why. They read an article about the popularity of cellphones in Iraq. In groups, they work together to create a guide to their culture to share with others visiting their classroom. They also write letters to pen pals in war torn countries.

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6th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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