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 about Indigenous history in Canada, including the cultural genocide of its residential school system.
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Students will identify and analyze important themes and symbols in the text and their relevance in contemporary society.
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Students will understand and be able to communicate the moral messages in the novel, particularly as they deal with Indigenous injustice and climate change.
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Students will understand the nuanced connection between the author and the story she's telling.
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Students will share their ideas related to the...
