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Popularity, Publicity, and Public Service

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Students discuss the issue of celebritites who speak out for certain diseases. After reading an article, they consider a doctor's perspective on the use of celebrities. In groups, they research a common disease and design a public service announcement. They also research an organization associated with the same disease and write a letter to its president selling the announcement.

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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1 hr
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