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 develop a thorough understanding of the historical context of The Chosen and its relationship to Jewish culture.
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Students will be able to analyze the development of the two main characters over the course of the novel.
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Students will be able to analyze and interpret, individually and as a class, the prominent themes of the novel.
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Students will be able to use their analysis to develop opinions about the novel’s events and themes.
