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Famous Britons

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Students read three short texts which give clues to the identities of three famous Britons. The texts explore the fame of the three personalities and the growing interest in celebrities in modern British life. Students participate in a brief quiz about categories of well known Britons.

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8th - 10th
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Social Studies & History
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