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 learn and understand linguistic terminology and the hypothesis of linguistic relativity.
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Students will research and effectively prepare for a formal debate.
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Students will produce creative narratives inspired by the novel's characters and themes.
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Students will connect the author's biography to the major themes of the text.
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Students will use textual evidence to support various arguments and lines of thinking.
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Students will effectively communicate with their peers in a thoughtful exchange of ideas.
