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Immigration Debate

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The 2010 immigration bill passed in Arizona provides class members with an opportunity to examine various perspectives of the immigration debate by watching news videos, reading interview, editorials, and viewing images. Discussion questions, activities, and assessment strategies are included in the richly detailed plan.  

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Ed Software
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Year
2010
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Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1 W.9-10.1.a W.9-10.2.a W.11-12.1.a W.11-12.2.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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