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Philanthropy, Literature and You Lesson PlanPhilanthropy, Literature and You Lesson Plan
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Philanthropy, Literature and You

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Students identify philanthropic acts in the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird". They create a box of items that were found in the tree from the novel as well. They write journal reflections based on philanthropic acts they have done in their own life.

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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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