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 develop a historical knowledge of pre-revolution China, researching social customs, gender roles, and family life and analyzing how these themes are represented in the novel.
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Students will gain insight into major characters, analyzing their motivations, relationships, and development.
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Students will identify and trace the development of major themes, particularly the theme of the power and importance of the land.
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Students will study Buck's biography and connect it to themes and events from the novel.
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Students will develop...
