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6th-7th Grade Summer Reading Fluency Comprehension Passages M-Choice Questions

By LessonLink Teacher

Prevent the summer slide and keep your 6th and 7th-grade students on track with these Summer Reading Fluency and Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions and Answers.

All 4 passages are fictional and include:

  • The Marvels of the Summer Hammock
  • The Enchanted Forest
  • The Memorable Camping Adventure
  • Drifting on the Waters: The Joy of Kayaking

Each passage is accompanied by a set multiple-choice and written response questions that assess comprehension, with answer keys provided for easy grading.

The material is versatile and suitable for full-class instruction, group discussions, or individual study, making it a valuable addition to summer reading.


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New Year's Informational Text Set: Structure, Central Idea, Author's Purpose!

By TooBookedUp

"New Year's Insights: Informational Text Structure Set" is a comprehensive educational resource expertly crafted for middle school ELA teachers. This engaging and cross-curricular package is designed to enhance students' understanding of various text structures, aligning perfectly with STAAR and other standardized testing requirements.

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  • Rich Content Spanning Five Articles: Dive into five captivating articles, each centered around the iconic Times Square New Year's celebrations. These articles are not only informative but also diverse in their presentation, covering a range of topics from the history and evolution of the celebrations to their environmental impact.
  • Diverse Text Structures: Each article in this set is a model of a different text structure – Description, Chronological, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, and Cause and Effect. This variety provides a dynamic learning experience, helping students recognize and understand these essential components of informational texts.
  • Aligned with Standardized Testing: Accompanying each article is a set of carefully crafted multiple-choice questions focusing on the central idea, vocabulary, author's purpose, and text structure. These questions are specifically aligned with STAAR and other standardized tests, making this resource an invaluable tool for test preparation.
  • Cross-Curricular Learning Experience: While rooted in ELA, this resource offers a cross-curricular approach, touching on aspects of history, culture, science, and environmental studies, thus enriching the overall educational experience.
  • Introduction to Text Structures: Included is an introductory Google Slides presentation that either refreshes or introduces students to the concept of text structures. This presentation is designed to be interactive and student-friendly, making it an excellent starting point for the lesson.
  • Graphic Organizer for Effective Learning: To aid in comprehension and retention, a graphic organizer is provided for students to take notes during the presentation. This organizer serves as a valuable reference tool during work time, helping students organize their thoughts and analysis.
  • Comprehensive Answer Keys: For each article's question set, a detailed answer key is provided, simplifying grading and allowing for in-depth class discussions on each topic.

"New Year's Insights: Informational Text Structure Set" is a must-have for any middle school ELA classroom. It not only bolsters students' reading and comprehension skills but also encourages critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world around them. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to add depth and variety to their instruction while aligning with educational standards.

This resource is included in the New Year 2024 Bundle Here: Ring in Learning: New Year's Thematic Middle School Classroom Bundle (TeachShare.com)

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US Constitution Day Reading Comprehension

By Thachakorn Kokong

Explore the significance of Constitution Day with this comprehensive reading worksheet, perfect for 5th-grade students! This engaging resource introduces the history of the U.S. Constitution, the Founding Fathers, the three branches of government, the Bill of Rights, and key fun facts about the Constitution. It includes a well-structured reading passage followed by 6 open-ended questions and 6 multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking.

This worksheet is ideal for classroom lessons or independent study, making it an excellent tool for Constitution Day activities, civics units, or American history lessons. Answer keys are included for both open-ended and multiple-choice questions to make grading easy. Suitable for distance learning or in-class use, it is designed to align with 5th-grade reading and social studies standards.

Key Features:

  • 4 pages of informational reading content about Constitution Day
  • 6 open-ended questions to encourage thoughtful responses
  • 6 multiple-choice questions to reinforce key concepts
  • Answer keys provided for all questions
  • Perfect for Constitution Day, civics, or U.S. history lessons

Bring American history to life and help your students better understand the foundation of our democracy with this engaging and informative resource!

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What is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19? Book Report Template & Digital Lesson

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

This "What Is The Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?" book report and book study project digital product for 3rd and 4th-grade students is perfect for exploring non-fiction text structures for reading comprehension. It enhances non-fiction reading comprehension, book study, and report writing skills!
This resource includes:

  • Comprehensive Google Slides digital lesson for reading comprehension and book report writing support

  • 9-page printable PDF book report flip book template

Please see the product preview for more visual details.

NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Is The Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?" to complete the digital and printable activities.

Students will dive into the context of the Coronavirus, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant event in American history. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.
How to use this resource:

  • Have students read the book, "What Is The Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?"

  • Print the book report flip book template

  • Open and present the Google Slides digital lesson

  • Follow the intuitive prompts, which will take you through each step of the book report. For example, if it's time to work on the "facts" page, there is a series of multiple-choice questions on specific facts detailed in the text that will help refresh the students' memories and comprehension. Then students can fill in the facts they found most interesting.

  • Have fun guessing the mystery puzzle between each section of the book report!

The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate COVID-19's significance. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial event in history.
The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:
   ✏book title info
   ✏rating & review
   ✏vocabulary
   ✏facts
   ✏text ideas
   ✏series of events
   ✏making life connections
   ✏what I learned
   ✏questions I have
   ✏setting & subject
   ✏interesting event
   ✏important event
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Spring Probability of Finding a Four-Leaf Clover for Use with Google™

By Science and STEAM Team

Perfect for St. Patrick's Day! Students will complete a WebQuest and watch a video. They will learn that science can increase a person's odds of finding a four-leaf clover! You can share this resource with your students through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can then type directly on this document and share it back with you.

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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Introduction PPT

By Educate and Create

This powerpoint serves as an introduction to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

A great way to start off the novel and to introduce students to concepts within the story.

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Halloween Game | Google Sheet Game | Reading Comprehension

By Home Learners Hub

Halloween Game: The Whispering Shadows – Digital English Reading Activity for 4th-5th Grade

Looking for a fun and engaging way to reinforce reading comprehension this Halloween? The Whispering Shadows is a self-directed, gamified English reading activity designed for 4th to 5th-grade students. This spooky-themed, digital resource combines a Halloween reading passage with a self-checking quiz to make learning both fun and educational.

What's Included:

  • Reading Passage:
    A Halloween-themed story perfect for building comprehension skills.
  • 20-Question Quiz:
    An interactive quiz in Google Spreadsheet format. Questions test understanding of the reading passage.
  • Working Space Worksheet:
    Provides students space to jot down notes and work through questions.
  • Self-Checking Feature:
    Answers are automatically marked, giving instant feedback and promoting independent learning.

Key Features:

  • Digital Format:
    This resource uses Google Sheets, making it perfect for distance learning or classroom use.
  • Gamified:
    Students stay motivated with the quiz game format, which turns a typical reading exercise into a fun challenge.
  • Self-Directed Learning:
    Perfect for individual work or small groups, allowing students to progress at their own pace.
  • Halloween Theme: Get students excited about reading with a spooky, seasonal story!
  • Auto-Marking:
    Teachers save time with auto-marked answers, while students get immediate feedback on their performance.

This activity is ideal for reinforcing comprehension skills, promoting independent learning, and adding some Halloween excitement to your classroom!

Perfect for: Homeschool/Distance learning, classroom centers, or homework assignments.

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- Google Spreadsheet

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6th Grade The Solar System & Planets Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions

By The Teaching Resources Company

Our 6th Grade Solar System & Planets Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions solve the problem of making space science engaging and understandable for students. With detailed passages on The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, this resource helps learners explore our solar system while boosting their reading comprehension. Thought-provoking questions enhance critical thinking, making it perfect for both classroom and home learning.

What is included :

  • The solar system
  • The sun
  • Mercury
  • Venus
  • Earth
  • Mars
  • Jupiter
  • Saturn
  • Uranus
  • Neptune

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Inference Graphic Organizers, Reflection Sheets, and Bookmarks

By Queen's Educational Resources

Inference Graphic Organizers, Reflection Sheets, and Bookmarks

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

Inference Graphic Organizers, Reflection, and Worksheets

13 pages

PDF files

Excellent for any grade level and text!

This resource includes:

1 Basic Inference Graphic Organizer

1 Literal vs. Inferential Thinking Graphic Organizer

1 Sticky-Note Graphic Organizer (Interactive)

2 Inference Bookmarks

2 Differentiated Inference Lesson Reflection Sheets

3 Evidence-based Inference Graphic Organizers (Same directions, different formats)

3 Partner Inference Graphic Organizers (Same directions, different formats)

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DESCRIPTION

▶️ This resource includes Inference Graphic Organizers, absolutely visually appealing, to help students make inferences using evidence from texts. For each of the graphic organizers, students select passages from texts (or passages that you have selected) and make inferences. Most of the graphic organizers contain fun "Post-It" clip art images to enhance the overall appearances of the graphic organizers! These graphic organizers can be used for ANY text!

▶️ Additionally, there are two Inference Reflection Sheets, differentiated, where students have an opportunity to reflect about both their understanding of inferences as well as the lesson you gave on inferences, providing valuable feedback to the teacher. The Reflection Sheets will make a great addition to displayed work on bulletin boards!

▶️ Also included is a Sticky-Note Inference Sheet where students place actual sticky-notes on the Graphic Organizer. This is an interactive graphic organizer that will ultimately make bulletin boards visually appealing!

▶️ Finally included are two Inference Bookmarks that consist of writing sentence stems that students can refer to as often as they can to help them make inferences throughout their readings of texts.

▶️ These graphic organizers are excellent scaffolding tools for ELL, Special Ed, and Lower-level students.

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  • Inference Story Task Cards, Worksheets, and Answer Keys

  • Picture Inference Task Cards

  • Inference Graphic Organizers, Reflection Sheets, and Bookmarks

  • Inference vs. Literal Recount Graphic Organizer

  • Inference Posters

INFERENCE LESSON PLANS

  • In-depth INFERENCE Lesson Plan and PowerPoint
  • Picture Inference In-depth Lesson Plan and PowerPoint

INFERENCE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

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  • Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 3
  • Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Quote Boxes) SET 4
  • Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clipboards) SET 5
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Friday the 13th - Superstitions - Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt - ESL B1 - B2

By Miss Clever Cookie

Looking for a Friday the thirteenth-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity about superstitions and their origin? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 reading passages about superstitions and Friday the 13th.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 10 reading passages

♥ answer sheets

♥ mission page

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

♥ conclusion

Options for use:

☻Independent Work

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☻Stations

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5th Grade End of the Year ELA & Math Review Worksheet Packet | NO PREP |

By Fortunate in Fifth Grade

Gear up for a seamless end-of-year review with this 5th Grade End-of-Year Review Bundle! Designed to alleviate teacher stress and streamline student preparation, this bundle combines comprehensive Math and ELA skills tailored specifically for 5th graders. With a "no prep, just print and go" approach, you'll save valuable time while ensuring your students are fully equipped for success as they gear up for summer break.

Benefits of the Bundle:

  • No Prep, Just Print and Go: Save valuable time with ready-to-use review packets that require no additional preparation.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Ensure thorough review of key math and ELA concepts essential for 5th-grade success.
  • Cost-Effective: By purchasing the bundle, you'll save money compared to buying each packet individually.
  • Alleviate End-of-Year Stress: Keep students engaged and focused during the final stretch of the school year, easing anxiety and promoting a smooth transition into summer break.
  • Empower Student Success: Equip your students with the confidence and skills they need to excel on end-of-year assessments and beyond.

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Ultimate Inferencing for Middle & High School - Lesson & Activities

By Blooming Through High School

Unlock the power of inferencing with this comprehensive resource pack tailored for middle and high school students. Dive into the world of critical thinking and analysis with 19 unique files, carefully curated to enhance inferencing skills across various mediums.

Delve into captivating texts with a selection of short stories and poems, including "The Chaser," "Rose from the Concrete," "Rolling in the Deep," and "Cry me a River." Each file comes with detailed summaries and thought-provoking questions to stimulate deep comprehension and inferencing abilities.

Equip your students with the tools they need to excel in inferencing with supplementary materials, such as checking account statements for real-world application and a list of words describing tone to aid in textual analysis.

Explore the intricacies of inferencing through engaging activities, including an Inferencing Lesson with 26 slides designed for both group instruction and individual practice. With meticulously crafted lessons, students will develop a keen eye for detail and learn to draw insightful conclusions from diverse sources.

Unleash the power of music, poetry, literature, and more as students analyze and infer meaning through a variety of mediums. Whether used for group lessons, individual practice, or assessments, this resource pack provides all the materials you need for rapid inferencing success.

Plus, with answer keys included for all activities, you can streamline your grading process and focus on what matters most: empowering your students to become master inferencers. Elevate your teaching and transform your classroom into a hub of critical thinking and discovery with this inferencing activity!

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Main Idea passages fourth grade main idea short passages Axolotl Special Ed 5th

By Modz by Laila

These main idea short passages with main idea questions worksheets help students practice identifying the main idea. It is designed for students in 4th to 6th grade and can be used in a variety of settings including small group instruction, independent work, and homework assignments.

Benefits:

  • Engaging content about interesting animals

  • No prep needed for teachers

  • Versatile resource for various types of instruction

Instructions/Tips for Implementation:

Teachers can read the passages aloud to students and then review the answers together. Alternatively, students can work on the worksheets independently. This resource can also be used for whole group instruction, small group work, as a reward activity, or as homework assignments.

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Author's Style and Types of Sentences (Middle Grades)

By Beth Hammett

This 31 page middle grade lesson plan comes ready to implement with easy to follow, color coded examples and activities for teaching, learning, and mastering author's style and types of sentences. Includes: History of Writing and Changes in Styles (1400s and 1700s to current) Models for writing great author's style and types of sentences Practice activities for sentence lengths and varieties Types of sentences (basic, compound, complex, compound-complex) Colorcoded examples of sentences Tips for writing Peer workshopping activities Excellent for homeschool, flipped classes, Gifted & Talented/Pre-Ap/AP, literacy centers, project based classrooms, and test prep. Meets CCSS and state guidelines for ELA. Requires critical thinking and problem solving skills.

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Printable Mothers Day Reading Comprehension Passage with Answers

By The Students Palace

Mother's Day Reading Comprehension Passages are a set of educational materials designed to help students improve their reading comprehension skills while learning about Mother's Day.

These passages cover topics related to Mother's Day, such as the history of the holiday, different cultural celebrations, and how families celebrate the occasion. The passages are accompanied by comprehension questions that test students' understanding of the text, as well as vocabulary and critical thinking exercises.

These materials can be used by teachers in the classroom or by parents at home to help their children improve their reading comprehension abilities while celebrating the special day.

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

  • 20 Pages

  • ( PDF + PNG )

  • Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

  • High-resolution images

  • Unlimited prints

  • Great for kids, boys and girls

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  • No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

  • No refunds as this is a digital product.

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(ENG & FR) DÉGUSTATION DE LIVRES - BOOK TASTING

By French Made Fun!

Vous souhaitez faire une dégustation de livres avec vos élèves ?

Ce document contient une feuille de travail de style napperon 11 x 17 que vos élèves pourront utiliser lors d'une dégustation de livres! Il les invite à collecter des informations et à évaluer une série de livres.

Je fournis un description de la tâche et le mode d'emploi. J'inclus les instructions d'impression!

Ce document a un napperon en anglais et en français.

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Wanting to do a book tasting with your students?

This document contains a 11 x 17 placemat-style worksheet for your students to use during a book tasting! It prompts them to collect information and to rate a series of books.

I provide the run-down and the how-to, to take the guesswork out of it. I include printing instructions!

This document has both an English and a French placemat.

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Author's Craft Reading & Video Gr5/6 - The Silent Symphony of the Coral Reef

By Mark Holmes

Engage Your Students with the Wonders of the Coral Reef!

Bring the vibrant underwater world of coral reefs to life with this captivating resource designed for Grades 5 and 6! "The Silent Symphony of the Coral Reef" offers a multi-faceted learning experience that combines a visually stunning video with a thoughtfully crafted text, perfect for engaging your students in reading comprehension, science, and descriptive writing.

What's Included:

  • High-Quality Video: Immerse your students in the beauty and diversity of coral reefs with a captivating video showcasing the incredible creatures and vibrant colors of this underwater ecosystem.

  • EAL-Friendly Text: The accompanying text is written in clear, accessible language, making it ideal for English Language Learners and students of all reading levels.

  • Engaging Activities: Spark curiosity and critical thinking with a variety of activities focused on descriptive language, figurative language, sentence variety, and creating mental images. These activities encourage students to analyze the text, deepen their understanding of the topic, and enhance their writing skills.

  • Teacher's Answer Key: Save valuable time with question possibilities & additional ideas.

Why Choose This Resource?

  • Cross-Curricular Connections: Seamlessly integrate reading comprehension, science, and writing instruction.
  • Visually Stunning: Capture students' attention with vibrant underwater footage and imagery.
  • EAL Support: Accessible learning opportunities for English Language Learners.
  • Ready-to-Use Activities: Minimize prep time with engaging, ready-to-implement activities.
  • Differentiated Instruction: Meet the needs of all learners with adaptable activities.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the author's craft in a text.
  • Analyze textual evidence to support claims about the author's purpose.
  • Connect the author's purpose to the overall message of the text.
  • Expand vocabulary and descriptive writing skills.
  • Looks at sentence length, tone, figurative language, imagery
  • Develop a deeper understanding of coral reef ecosystems and their importance.

Perfect for:

  • Whole-class instruction
  • Small group work
  • Independent study
  • Centers
  • Enrichment activities

Bring the magic of the coral reef into your classroom! Click here to purchase now and inspire your students with the wonders of the underwater world!

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Jackie Robinson Escape Room Bundle | BOOM Cards™ Digital & Print Versions

By Creative Primary Literacy

A BOOM Cards™ Escape Room Activity & a printable Escape Room Activity about the legendary American baseball player, Jackie Robinson. The NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Both activities have been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

The resources are great for: Distance learning Independent work Homework Guided reading sessions Team building lessons Emergency sub plans Reading interventions

The digital, BOOM Cards version is ideal for distance learning and the activity can be completed on tablets, phones or computers. The printable version comes in PDF format perfect for printing or uploading.

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For first time BOOM Card™ users, the resource comes with an explanation of how to assign the cards to your class, and has lots of useful links to support you using the activity.

Both activities follow a similar format, with slight variances to the BOOM Cards version to allow the resource to be digital and self-marking.

In Task 1 students will read an informational text about Jackie Robinson and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will complete a crossword puzzle by answering ten questions. Answering these questions correctly will reveal some hidden letters which need to be unscrambled to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will sort 27 timeline task cards about important sporting events in US history, putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their third word will be revealed.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

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Native American Heritage Month Tecumseh Reading Comprehension passage

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Native American Tecumseh Reading Comprehension

Uncover the incredible story of Tecumseh, the great Shawnee leader who sought to unite Native American tribes to resist the encroachment of settlers on their lands. This reading comprehension passage introduces students to Tecumseh’s vision of a united Native confederation, his eloquence as a speaker, and his courageous fight to preserve his people’s way of life. From his diplomatic efforts to his role in the War of 1812, Tecumseh’s legacy as a defender of Native sovereignty is vividly captured in this passage.

Ideal for grades 4-8, this resource includes comprehension questions, vocabulary-building exercises, and multiple-choice questions that foster critical thinking and a deeper understanding of Tecumseh’s contributions to Native American history. Perfect for Native American Heritage Month or social studies lessons, this reading passage highlights the strength and vision of a leader who fought for unity and justice.


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