If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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To understand O Pioneers! in its literary, historical, and authorial context.
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To analyze characters' motives and personalities using a variety of approaches and lenses.
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To produce meaningful work and participate in valuable group discussions around sensitive and historically important topics and themes.
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To analyze how Cather used linguistic and literary devices to create a unique, pastoral narrative.
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To write analytically and creatively about both the narrative and its historical context.
