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Storytellers: Pearl Jam, New Twist on an Old Song Lesson PlanStorytellers: Pearl Jam, New Twist on an Old Song Lesson Plan
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Storytellers: Pearl Jam, New Twist on an Old Song

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High schoolers examine the use of music as a medium for social protest. They watch the video, "VH1 Storytellers: Pearl Jam," describe the historical significance of words/phrases in three versions of one song, and answer discussion questions.

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9th - 12th
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