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Oral History Memoirs of American Experiences in Japan

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Students identify the process of producing an oral history/documentary. Students analyze and synthesize information and memoirs as a valuable tool for exploring the past using primary resources. Students differentiate facts of historical times/events from personal "memory" as an individual's way of interpreting and narrating their experiences. Students conduct a good interview.

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11th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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