Making Myself Proud
Duration
One 50-min class periodSubject
- English & Language Arts
Grade
7–8Language
English — USPublished
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, students will think about what it means to take pride in who you are, who you are becoming, and where you belong. The resources and activities in this lesson invite close reading and opportunities for students to consider how poetry can captivate an audience and inspire change.
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