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Know the News: The Killer Flu of 1918

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A Doctor’s Letter

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Words to Know: The Killer Flu of 1918

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U.S. News, Media Literacy

Five Ways to Spot Fake News

Watch this video for easy tips on how to spot made-up articles, evaluate an author's sources, and more.

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Close-Reading Questions: The Killer Flu of 1918

Respond to close-reading questions about the article.

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Informative Writing Toolkit

Use these tips and guidelines to write an effective informative essay.

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A Doctor’s Letter

Read an excerpt from a primary source: a letter written in 1918 by an Army doctor treating flu patients.

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Know the News: The Killer Flu of 1918

Answer multiple-choice questions about the article.

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Words to Know: The Killer Flu of 1918

Read definitions and example sentences for vocabulary words.

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Leveled Text: The Killer Flu of 1918

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