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Cherry Blossom Festivals

Cherry blossom festivals are a beloved spring tradition, especially in Japan, where the beauty of these delicate blooms is celebrated. In this lesson, students learn about some customs associated with this springtime event and write their own haiku.

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You are a teacher of an online class with a strict “cameras on” rule. One student with severe social anxiety plans to drop the class if you enforce it. In this Ellii Dilemma, ask your students: Should you stick to the rule or make an exception?

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