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She grew up in the days when discrimination allowed different rules for different races. She championed change from an inner sense that these laws were just plain wrong, then triggered changes by questioning unfair practices that began with a simple act of refusing to give up her seat on a bus. Rosa Parks is one of American’s remarkable leaders who demonstrates that heroes—found among all ages, in all places and among both genders—can lead by everyday actions through perseverance.
In this issue students will:
- Read expository historical text
- Read “closely” to complete a biographical “cloze” activity
- Use the newspaper to identify examples of positive character traits
- Create interview questions
- Write about rights!
- Match timeline with events
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