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Discovering Memory: Li-Young Lee’s Poem “Mnemonic” and the Brain
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| Grades | 6 – 8 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Unit |
| Estimated Time | Eight 50-minute sessions |
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Portland, Oregon |
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