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After reading Jaha and Jamil Went Down the Hill, a book of verses about Africa, have students write their own poems based on the names and characteristics of countries.

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Jaha and Jamil Went Down the Hill
Jaha and Jamil Went Down the Hill
By Virginia Kroll
Children will enjoy reading a-loud verses that are similar in style to Mother Goose as they learn about African culture and wildlife through rhymes.

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