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Your Land, My Land, Woody's Land, Too Lesson PlanYour Land, My Land, Woody's Land, Too Lesson Plan
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Your Land, My Land, Woody's Land, Too

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Students are introduced to the folksinger, Woody Guthrie, and his legendary song This Land Is Your Land. After listening to the song, students engage in a discussion which emphasizes that Woody Guthrie wrote songs for everyone; especially to lift the spirits of people who were having a hard life.

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K - 2nd
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Social Studies & History
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45 mins
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