Handout
My Very Special Item
This handout gives students a starting place for telling a story about the item they choose to frame and its significance.
Subject
- Advisory
- Civics & Citizenship
- English & Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
Language
English — USUpdated
How to Cite This Handout
Facing History & Ourselves, “My Very Special Item”, last updated August 9, 2023.
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