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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Lesson PlanThe Mysteries of Harris Burdick Lesson Plan
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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

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Fourth graders read and discuss the book, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. They create an original story that follows the Harris Burdick formula, and illustrate the story in the style of Chris VanAllsberg.

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4th
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English Language Arts
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