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Goals and Perseverance

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Define the word perseverance to have learners understand why it is important in reaching goals. Young scholars research how Martin Luther King needed perseverance to accomplish his goals. They write acrostic poems using the word perseverance.

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acrostic poems, types of poetry, martin luther king jr., the civil rights movement

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goals and perseverance, Social & Emotional Learning, martin luther king jr, acrostic poem, english language arts
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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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