If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Students will be able to read the text carefully, paying attention to Wilde's use of language, humor, and irony.
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Students will be able to connect Wilde's personality and philosophies to the characters and events of the play.
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Students will be able to speak and write about the main themes and symbols in An Ideal Husband, making cohesive arguments with supporting evidence from the play.
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Students will be able to engage in group work and discussions that strengthen their knowledge of the historical context of the play.
