May 14 1948: Independence or Catastrophe?
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson analyzing two conflicting accounts of the meaning of the founding of the state of Israel.
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May 14 1948: Independence or Catastrophe?
May 14, 1948- Independence or Catastrophe? Lesson Plan
May 14, 1948- Independence or Catastrophe? Teacher Guide
May 14 1948: Independence or Catastrophe? Student Reading
May 14, 1948- Independence or Catastrophe? Student Worksheet
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Unit: Israel/Palestine: Histories in ConflictKit: Media Constructions of the Middle East
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Relevant Subject Area(s)
Global Studies, ELA/English Language ArtsGrade Level(s)
High School, CollegeMedia Type(s)
Informational TextAuthor(s)
Chris Sperry & Sox SperryView Standards
Resource Standard Common Core ELA StrandReading: History Social Studies (RH), Reading: Informational text (RI)