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Exploring the Irish in America Through Found Poetry

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What was life like for Irish immigrants settling in America during the late 1800's? Learners examine primary source documents, such as lyrics, poems, and letters, to understand the immigrant experience. They then use those primary source documents to compose a found poem, which they will share with the class.

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primary source analysis, primary sources, irish immigration, immigration

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found poetry, irish poetry, potato famine, five points neighborhood, irish immigrants, primary source analysis, irish americans, immigrant poetry, social studies
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7th - 9th
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Social Studies & History
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