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Jim Thorpe's Bright Path

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Young scholars read about the life of Jim Thorpe and answer focus lessons about the book.  In this Jim Thorpe lesson, students celebrate the American Indian culture and learn of the hardships Jim Thorpe overcame.  Young scholars find descriptive words about Jim Thorpe.

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3rd - 4th
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English Language Arts
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