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 articulate ways that Bradstreet's poetry explores and exemplifies her Puritan theology and worldview.
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Students will trace major themes and analyze Bradstreet's development as a poet.
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Students will make their own artistic creations in response to Bradstreet's work.
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Students will analyze and discuss formal elements of Bradstreet's poetry.
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Students will compare Bradstreet's poetry to poetry that shares similar themes and/or poetic techniques.
