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Compare and contrast various foreign perspectives on the George W. Bush administration's plans for military action. Middle schoolers read the article "Blair and Chirac Head to U.S. to Talks and a Show of Unity." Then, they analyze several world leaders' opinions of U.S. military action and the establishment of a coalition against terrorism. Use this lesson to examine the importance of acknowedging opposing viewpoints.

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the bush administration, george w. bush, september 11th, terrorism

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bush administration, september 11th, terrorism, Informational Text, address opposing viewpoints, english language arts
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6th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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