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Oral Histories

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Students investigate the theme of what it means to be American in a pluralistic society. They conduct oral histories with a family member and create a presentation of the interview. Students develop a better comprehension of their own family history as a means for framing a dicussion and comprehension of who they are themselves.

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american, interview, oral history, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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