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 research Cather's life and other works to understand her context and major themes.
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Students will analyze the novel's form and discuss how it shifts in point-of-view and tone.
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Students will trace the development of major characters over the course of the novel.
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Students will respond creatively to the novel through writing and artistic works.
