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Sitti's Secrets

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Learners identify geography by analyzing a story in class. In this global culture instructional activity, students read the book Sitti's Secrets which is based upon a story set in the Middle East. Learners compare the cultural characteristics mentioned in the book to their own lives by utilizing a Venn Diagram.

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cultural awareness, the middle east

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middle east, cultural differences, global culture, sitti's secrets, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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