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 read the text carefully with an eye to metaphorical and symbolic language.
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To produce sophisticated written and artistic responses to the text and audio-visual materials.
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To produce original creative narratives inspired by the story's themes and prose styling.
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To connect Franz Kafka's biography to the major themes of the text.