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How Big Are Martin’s Big Words? Thinking Big about the Future
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| Grades | 3 – 5 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Minilesson |
| Estimated Time | 50 minutes |
| Lesson Author |
Blacksburg, Virginia |
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