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 identify and analyze important themes and symbols in the text and how they connect to society.
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Students will learn about the political and social injustice experienced by Native American communities.
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Students will analyze Erdrich's poetic style of writing and understand how it makes the novel more impactful and effective.
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Students will be able to write and speak insightfully about the moral messages in The Round House using clear and articulate arguments.
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Students will have a profound understanding of the main...