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 presentation and time management skills through long-term projects and presentations.
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Students will read carefully and attentively, making informed inferences about the text grounded in evidence and analysis.
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Students will research civil rights leaders to better understand the historical context of the novel.
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Students will analyze the theme, symbols, and characters in the novel.
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Students will compare and contrast the novel to its film adaptation.
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Students will engage in discussion with peers, clearly...
