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Year Down Yonder -- Giving During the Depression

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Young scholars define words used during the Great Depression. They identify examples of philanthropy in the novel "A Year Down Under". They illustrate of the acts in the book and share it with the class.

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depression, giving, english language arts
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3rd - 5th
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English Language Arts
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