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 the complex relationships between the topics discussed in the book and the real world.
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To use the discussion questions as a springboard to deeper analysis using textual evidence, ultimately drawing conclusions about major themes in the book.
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To understand the tropes of post-modern literature and how they function to make a text engaging and meaningful.
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To develop a better understanding of the politics and culture of Turkey (a historically Islamic country) and apply that understanding to current events related to Islamic...
