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Welcome to the Borders unit!

Have you heard the saying, “Good fences make good neighbors”? Borders, both literal and metaphorical, have always played a role in our society. They can be helpful or cause harm, and, in this unit, we’ll explore their effects—both good and bad.
In this unit, you will:
  • Learn about borders that have impacted history
  • Read people’s viewpoints about borders
  • Consider their effects on society
By:
  • Watching videos to help you understand what good readers and writers do
  • Reading and answering questions about literary and informational texts
  • Learning new academic words
In order to answer the essential question: Do good fences make good neighbors?

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