
Community Is… Community Isn’t
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Language
English — USSubject
- Advisory
- Civics & Citizenship
- English & Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
6–12- Culture & Identity
- Equity & Inclusion
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Students consider the factors that make something a “community” and then analyze a definition of community that raises interesting questions for discussion about the concept: To be a community, must members like each other? Do communities always serve a purpose? Are those who do not contribute to this purpose still considered members of the community?
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