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The Tale of Despereaux: Fact or Fiction?
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| Grades | 3 – 6 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | Four 50-minute sessions |
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Urbana, Illinois
Brookhaven, Mississippi |
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