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Write a review of the film adaptation of Holes. After viewing the film, your young reviewers make recommendations about viewing the film. Using details to support their opinions, they highlight the important parts of the movie without revealing the whole plot.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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film, holes, louis sachar

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film, holes, movie review, newbery award, louis sachar, english language arts
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Common Core

W.5.1.a W.5.2.a W.6.1.a W.6.2.a W.7.1.a W.7.2.a W.8.1.a W.8.2.a

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