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 research Robinson's allusions to the Bible, theology, and literature to better understand the novel's themes.
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Students will trace the development of major characters and themes over the course of the novel.
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Students will explore the novel's setting and research key historical events it references.
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Students will creatively respond to the novel in artistic works and written essays.
