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Soul Legend Wilson Pickett

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Students analyze the lyrics to the soul music of Wilson Pickett as a step towards the exploration of the life and talents of the man. The language and expressions utilized in a descriptive article about the composer form the basis of the lesson's investigation.

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5th - 6th
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English Language Arts
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