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Using the article "Escaping Afghanistan: Children Pay Price," discuss the lives of Afghan refugees and the impact of Taliban rule. A detailed list of questions is provided, but you will have to search for the article. Extension activities and interdisciplinary connections are also included. 

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2002
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