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Speak Out!

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Learners consider their opinions on various topics and issues related to the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Then, focusing on one specific topic, each student supports his or her opinions in a well-supported editorial.

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coalition, combat, conclusive, enlist, islamic, patron, sanctuary, severing, terrorism, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
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45 mins
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