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 19th century America’s attitudes towards blacks and slaves.
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Students will learn about narrative techniques and how they influence the reader’s perception.
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Students will consider how conceptions of justice and morality may be influenced by individual perspectives and experiences.
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Students will learn about maritime history circa 1800.
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Students will learn about Gothic horror.
