If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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To examine the role technology plays in a society.
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To develop a greater understanding of rural poverty and privilege and be able to speak with sensitivity about these topics.
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To consider happens when a person enters a world that is unfamiliar to them.
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To talk about how knowledge is gained and analyze different kinds of learning.
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To examine how Herriot changes and grows over the course of the book.
