A Morning with Africa

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This morning learn about some African cultures. Take notes and reflect. Read the article(s) and poems. Reflect.

Discuss the short stories: Civil Peace and Africa Emergent. Discuss articles/poetry. When ready, begin the African writing/research project.

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