If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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To understand the thematic and plot connections between history and literature
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To engage in presentations and discussions about important literary and historical themes as they arise in the novel
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To complete a long-term research project that has multiple components
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To analyze the central themes and structure of a novel rooted in oral storytelling