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 understand how the events told in All Quiet on the Western Front relate to broader historical facts and themes, such as the history of World War I and relevant preceding and subsequent events.
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To effectively utilize research and presentation tools to create an informational archive and visual timeline of events, figures, and sites related to the novel.
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To process how artists throughout history have represented World War I and its aftermath in a variety of media.
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To read a text carefully with an eye to metaphorical and symbolic language....
