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What makes a culture unique? Learners research life in the Appalachia region of the United States. Poetry, music, and oral history create Affrilachia, the term used to describe the lifestyle of the area. African-American mountain culture plays itself out as the classroom comes to life through presentations and song.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign the pairs, so stronger students work with those who need more help
- Have songs playing from Affrilachia as the students enter the classroom to set the tone for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Expects scholars have access to technology, computers, and the Internet
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- Resource provides printable worksheets and materials for classroom use
- Lesson includes rubrics for oral presentations as well as edited transcripts
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