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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Migrant Struggle: Henry David Thoreau Unit PlanAnnenberg Learner: American Passages: Migrant Struggle: Henry David Thoreau Unit Plan
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Annenberg Foundation
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9th - 10th
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Migrant Struggle: Henry David Thoreau

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A proponent of social and environmental rights, Henry David Thoreau is featured in this brief biography highlighting his contributions to literature. See Teaching Tips and Author Questions for discussion ideas.

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american literature, walden, henry david thoreau

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional

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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Migrant Struggle: John Steinbeck

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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: A Literary Survey: Archive

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This search engine provides access to more than 3000 items including visual art, audio files, primary source materials, and additional texts supporting and enriching the understanding of American Literature. RI.9-10.9 US Documents,...
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CCSS: Adaptable
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Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Southern Renaissance: Zora Neale Hurston

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Poets.org: Henry David Thoreau

Academy of American Poets
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Henry David Thoreau including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Thoreau is also provided.
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