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 engage and analyze the central metaphor in Rhinoceros.
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Students will understand the historical context in which Ionesco wrote and the historical significance of the Theatre of the Absurd.
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Students will be able to devise creative projects in response to the concept and content of Rhinoceros and formulate cohesive academic responses.
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Students will be able to engage with the theatrical aspects of Rhinoceros and understand it as a text for performance.
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Students will be able to conduct research on topics inspired by...