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Literacy · 7th Grade
Theme, Plot and Conflict
Three words for three different things, constantly confused.
How to use it
Summarise the plot in one sentence, then state the theme in another. They should sound nothing alike.
Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4
- Grade
- 7th Grade
- Ages
- 12–13
- Subject
- Literacy
- Pages
- 1
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