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Writing Prompt

Women’s Suffrage

Theme History
Grades 3-5

Introduction

In this lesson, students will enjoy a read-aloud about women’s suffrage, engage in enriching conversation, and share what they have learned in an informative writing piece.

Learning Objectives

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2; Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2.A; Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2.B; Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.

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