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Read This Book

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Young scholars practice summarizing a story that they have read. They write a persuasive essay encouraging others to read the story they have finished. They are to create a movie trailer or advertisement to promote the book.

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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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