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The Whole Story

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Students collect and convey information about a current event. By focusing on who, what, when, where, why, and how questions, students study to thoroughly analyze and report on important world events.

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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