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 analyze evidence in the text to support their arguments, both in writing and in classroom discussion.
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Students will be able to understand the text within its historical context.
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Students will be able to analyze the form and important of both argumentative and emotional appeals.
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Students will be able to engage creatively with the themes and imagery of the novel, using a variety of media including digital tools, artistic materials, writing, as well as their bodies and voices.