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The Color of My Words

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Explore the story The Color of My Words by Lynn Joseph using this resource. Learners answer comprehension questions, fill in graphic organizers, and write a poem.

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comprehension skills, graphic organizers, the color of my words by lynn joseph, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Modeling

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