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Teaching Lucky to Have Me

Lucky to Have Me

An anonymous author tells the story of their journey from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United States. Along the way, they discover their own strength.

Anonymous
Youth Communication

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How does the author find strength through their journey?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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