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Writing to Focus Reading and to Imagine Researching Lesson PlanWriting to Focus Reading and to Imagine Researching Lesson Plan
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Writing to Focus Reading and to Imagine Researching

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Students examine several elements that would cue them into a newspaper article about community change without reading the main copy text. They discuss the details and write notes about the article. They first skim and then thoroughly read the article.

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heritage, zoning

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Community, heritage, local, zoning, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - Higher Ed
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Research

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