If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Connect the author's biography to the text.
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Research and effectively prepare for a formal debate.
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Ability to make a clear and articulate argument with a thesis and text evidence, in both verbal discussions and written form.
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Develop presentation and time-management skills through long-term projects and presentations.
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Use textual evidence to support various argument and lines of thinking.
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Strengthen writing skills in various formats.
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Learn and understand equine terminology.
