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 identify and analyze important themes in the text and their relevance in today's world.
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Students will explore and communicate their ideas related to complex relational topics, such as regret and grief, related to the text using multiple forms of expression.
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Students will learn about magic realism as a genre, focusing on its history and value as a narrative tool.
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Students will gain insight into Japanese culture through the lens of the novel.