If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Understand the historical context of colonization and decolonization in Nigeria.
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Develop presentation and time management skills through long-term projects and presentations.
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Produce creative narratives inspired by the novel's characters and themes.
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Engage in discussion with peers, clearly articulating impressions, claims, and information learned from research.
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Read carefully and attentively, making informed inferences about the text grounded in evidence and analysis.
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Connect the author's biography to the major themes of the text.
