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The Coin and the Fable: Alaska quarter reverse Lesson PlanThe Coin and the Fable: Alaska quarter reverse Lesson Plan
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The Coin and the Fable: Alaska quarter reverse

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An Alaskan quarter and a book of fables is what you'll need to start this lesson. Learners will use the image of the bear and the salmon found on the reverse side of the Alaskan quarter as inspiration. They will compose a fable about the two animals, carefully including all the elements of a fable. A chart, graphic organizer, rubric, and reading suggestions are included.

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4th
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English Language Arts
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