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 relate broad social issues involved in the Salem Witch Trials to issues faced in the U.S. and the international community today. As they engage with challenging material, they will be supported to practice mindfulness and sensitivity.
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Students will complete a range of written assignments designed to develop persuasive argument skills, fulfill an informative or educational purpose, embody a particular style and/or tone, and help them access deeper places of consciousness and relevant, personal understanding of the text and issues they...