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Record Memories of Earlier Times

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Students identify ways in which the women's rights movement influenced a woman they know, and then document the important events in her life. Each student interviews an oldere woman. They compile their interviews into a class book.

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women's history, women's rights

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women's history, women's rights movement, english language arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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