CommonLit Mini Unit – Improving Society – “An Obstacle”

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Novelist Charlotte Perkins Gilman

This is a poem by writer and social reformer, Charlotte Perkins Gilman. This poem is included in CommonLit’s mini unit for 8th graders. These mini units have been created for distance learning, and are great for keeping students attentive while out of the school environment. More excerpts and full units along with written questions can be found on the CommonLit website.

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