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Shajar al-Durr lesson plan!
Ashley B strikes again, sharing a lesson plan based on the story of Shajar al-Durr! The skills practiced include: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and Listening, and Note Taking.
More before-and-after from the book
Posting a couple more before/after revamps from the book - this time with commentary on what I changed and why!
Shajar al-Durr
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