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Common Lit: "Why Sit Here and Die" Speech Unit PlanCommon Lit: "Why Sit Here and Die" Speech Unit Plan
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CommonLit
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11th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Administrator Use
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Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Lexile Measures
820L
Unit Plan

Common Lit: "Why Sit Here and Die" Speech

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A learning module that begins with "'Why Sit Here and Die' Speech," by Maria W. Stewart, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student accounts. Text tools include a dictionary, read-aloud options, a translator, a highlighter, and more. This module also includes paired text options, a related media video clip, an answer key, and a parent guide. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]

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Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Practice

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