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Writing Prompt

Children of the Past vs. Children of Today

Theme Pop Culture
Grades 3-5

Introduction

Students will take an in-depth look at how children spent their free time in the 1950s versus today and write a short essay about whether children of the 1950s or children of today have more fun.

Learning Objectives

Students will compare and contrast leisure activities from children of the past to children of today.

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Celebrities and Popular Icons

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Pop Culture Icons

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