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 analyze the characteristics of macabre short stories.
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To identify and analyze the literary elements of the story.
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To identify the major themes of “The Way Up to Heaven” and situate the story alongside stories with similar themes.
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To create and support arguments in peer-to-peer discussions about the social and moral dilemmas presented in the story.