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Young scholars start identifying the cause and effect relationships in games of Chess. Using the internet, they research the history of the game and how the roles for each of the pieces. They develop a skit based on the roles and responsibilities of those pieces and share it with the class.

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chess

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cause, chess, effect, english language arts
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5th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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