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Your Own Flash From the Past Lesson Plan

Your Own Flash From the Past Lesson Plan

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Your Own Flash From the Past

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High schoolers identify what they believe to be historically significant events in their lifetime. They write a letter to their future grandchildren about the event and how it effected the common good. They may read their letter to the class.

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9th - 12th

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English Language Arts

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