
What Is “Normal”?
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Language
English — USSubject
- English & Language Arts
Grade
6–7Duration
Two 50-min class periods- Culture & Identity
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In this lesson, students will build on personal experiences and make new connections in order to define and redefine what it means to be “normal.’’ Students will read and annotate informational texts, analyze poetry, and engage in class discussions to deepen and complicate their understanding of what is considered “normal” and “beautiful” in society.
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