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Analyzing Documents

Published By:

Joseph Ventimiglia

Historical Era:

Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

Thinking Skill:

Historical Analysis & Interpretation

Bloom’s Taxonomy:

Understanding

Grade Level:

Middle School

Suggested Teaching Instructions

Read and answer questions.

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To the extent possible under law, Joseph Ventimiglia has waived all copyright and related or neighboring rights to “Service and sacrifice- the story of a 9/11 hero”
Description

This lesson allows students to have a discussion on what it means to serve and sacrifice for others.  Have them cite evidence from the document to support the character traits.

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