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T'was the Night Before Christmas (Poem)

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Students read the poem T'was the Night Before Christmas, and then partner with another student to complete a poem of their own based on the original. The new poem has missing words and students fill in the missing parts of speech like a mad libs puzzle.

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christmas, Holidays

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christmas, t'was the night before christmas, social studies
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Grade
4th - 7th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Research

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