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Making Meaning from the Past

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Students read Ella Lyon's autobiographical poem, "Where I'm From" as the impetus to critically reflect on key images, memories, and events from their own lives and communities.

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memories

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communities, memories, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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