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 understand the low-fantasy genre through Levithan's representation of it in Every Day.
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Students will be able to identify and analyze important themes and symbols in the text and how they connect to the real world.
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Students will have a more compassionate and thorough understanding of issues that face the LGBTQ+ community through ongoing activities and discussions.
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Students will compare and contrast the novel and its film adaptation.
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Students will have thoughtful, articulate discussions with classmates about important...