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In His Own Words: George Washington Quotation Timeline Lesson PlanIn His Own Words: George Washington Quotation Timeline Lesson Plan
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In His Own Words: George Washington Quotation Timeline

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Students read and analyze a series of excerpts from George Washington's letters, journal, and speeches to match quotations to the event or date in his life. They identify the author or source of the historical document or narrative. They reconstruct the literal meaning of a historical passage.

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george washington, united states presidents, primary source analysis

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7th - 10th
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Social Studies & History
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