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 current realities of climate change through the lens of the monarch butterfly's changed migration pattern in the novel.
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Students will identify and analyze important themes in the novel and explore their relevance in contemporary society.
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Students will be able to write and speak thoughtfully and insightfully about the social and moral messages in the novel using clear and articulate arguments.
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Students will explore and communicate their ideas related to difficult, complex, and controversial topics related to...
