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Truman Capote: Other Voices, Other Rooms

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Students read and analyze Truman Capote's autobiographical short story, "A Christmas Memory." They discuss writing styles, conduct Internet research on Truman Capote, write a book review, and write a short story based on one of Truman Capote's childhood experiences.

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7th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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