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Group Rehearsal

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Learners study their national and family heritage while working in groups.  In this personal history project, students examine the family shield or crest of the teacher while preparing to create and share their own with the class.  Learners give a practice rehearsal of that presentation to their class with the group secretary updating the teacher on any news.

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family history, families

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family history, family shield or crest, rehearsing a presentation, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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