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Folk Traditions in the Blues Lesson Plan

Folk Traditions in the Blues Lesson Plan

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Folk Traditions in the Blues

Click here to download a PDF of this instructional activity. (2.8 MB) Overview This instructional activity will enable teachers to use the blues to explore selected topics in African American folklore. Students will learn about some of the African American cultural traditions that

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