If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Through study of examples and creative activities, students will learn how different representations and productions of a play affect its meaning and impact on an audience.
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Students will improve their ability to develop and support an argument about a text using direct textual evidence, both in speech and in writing.
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Through activities, classroom discussions, and assignments, students will learn to better analyze both characters and themes in texts.
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Students will gain familiarity with new vocabulary, and they will practice their skills in...