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Ever wonder how to memorialize World War I heroes in the classroom? Activities in a high-quality social studies resource prompt middle schoolers to research Internet sources, complete a graphic organizer, and write an editorial feature about one or more of these heroes.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign the editorial as part of a class newspaper project
- Teach scholars about the peer review process by asking them to review each other's editorials
Classroom Considerations
- The resource can take as little as one day depending on your individual classroom
- All class members need Internet access to complete the resource
- The seventh installment of a nine-part series
Pros
- Develops social studies writing skills
- Teaches how to effectively research on the Internet
- Provides differentiation ideas
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