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In Cold Blood: A During Reading Activity

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Following the method used by Truman Capote, class members research a major character from his novel, In Cold Blood, and then conduct an interview with that character. The resulting research is used to craft a newspaper article about the character. Rationale and assessment strategies are included in the detailed plan.

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Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Project-Based Learning
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Year
2009
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