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Great Expectations: Group Writing

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Examine the differences between totalitarianism and democracy in this writing lesson. Using the same format and theme from Great Expectations, young writers work in pairs to compose their own short stories. They follow guidelines for the writing process, and discuss the pros and cons of group writing once the project is complete.

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Grade
9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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3 days
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