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The Ten-Minute Play: Encouraging Original Response to Challenging Texts
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| Grades | 9 – 12 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Unit |
| Estimated Time | Seven 50-minute sessions (plus performance time for each group) |
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Sparta, New Jersey |
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STUDENT INTERACTIVES
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