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A Sense Of Water

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Students examine several writings from both locals and Peace Corps volunteers from several African countries. Students reflect on how the writer's interactions with water are presented through the material. Students write their own pieces.

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water, africa, morocco, the peace corps

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africa, cape verde, mauritania, morocco, peace corps, water, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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Research

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