The document outlines a lesson plan for a 10th grade language arts classroom on autobiographies. Students will read an excerpt from the autobiography of Frederick Douglass and write their own autobiography. They will collaborate to create a blog showcasing their work. The lesson incorporates multicultural elements, including making translations of readings available in various languages and encouraging the use of students' home languages.

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