An advanced 8th-grade ELA lesson exploring the intersection of Filipino and American identities through personal narrative. Students analyze the immigrant experience, master advanced vocabulary via a 'Quiz Bee,' and draft narratives that bridge their cultural heritage with their current journey.

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