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 examine literary devices such as tone, mood, word choice, and irony in Desai's text to understand how characterization and storytelling allow an author to more deeply convey the human experience.
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Students will practice applying literary devices and storytelling skills to their own writing, taking on the perspectives of Desai's characters to write fictional narratives.
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Students will engage in classwide and small group discussions, give oral presentations, and participate in role plays in order to gain experience in articulating...
