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 learn about the Gothic horror genre and Shirley Jackson's interpretation.
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Students will learn about oppressive patriarchal systems and their impact on women, particularly during the 1950s in the United States.
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Students will learn about the persecution non-conformists often face.
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Students will learn about first-person narrative and how an unreliable narrator can create uncertainty and tension.
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Students will learn about the importance and power of personal space.
