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The Songcatcher

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Pupils read Sharyn McCrumb's and Maggie Greenwald's versions of "Songcatcher" and use them as a springboard to explore the heritage and traditions of Appalachian folk music. They review Internet sources, conduct research and write reports.

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folk music, appalachia

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appalachia, folk music, social studies
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Grade
10th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
Video
Year
2004

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