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Description:
In this lesson the students will be exposed to different literary pieces about people with special needs and disabilities. Two guest speakers will also come to the class and speak with the students, (Loretta Claiborne - Special Olympian, and Jan Maseda - Special Olympics Area Director). The students will take part in two Special Olympic Events - Regional Picnic in October at McCambridge Park and a Special Olympic Event on one other Saturday. They will write on their thoughts and feelings in their reflection journals and compare their change in perception.
Sector:
K-12 Sector
Demographics & Settings:
Individuals with Special Needs
Demographics & Settings:
People with disabilities
Demographics & Settings:
K-12
Demographics & Settings:
Middle School (6-8)
Geographical Location:
CA
Subject / Discipline:
Language Arts/English
Subject / Discipline:
Math 
