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Provocative, first-person look at poverty builds empathy
Pros: Quick, compelling introduction to key social issue.
Cons: No additional resources to aid classroom use.
Bottom Line: It'll need some scaffolding, but for students ready for the subject matter it's a great -- if sobering -- way to illustrate to students the daily realities and struggles of poverty in America.
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