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Brave New Words: Novice Lexicography and the Oxford English Dictionary
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| Grades | 9 – 12 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | Six 50-minute sessions (plus additional time for composing essays and presentations, if necessary) |
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