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Concert Sounds Segment

Reading on the River Segment

Otterly Amazing Segment

Lateral Lunge Segment

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Travel the scenic Lansing River Trail and create a persuasive pitch to visit its beautiful parks and historical sites. Then, explore the return of the North American River Otter to the Detroit River and learn how to write from a first-person point of view in a fun, otter-inspired lesson.

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