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 be able to identify and analyze important themes and symbols in the text and how they connect to society.
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Students will learn about the experiences of Dominican immigrants in the US, including subtle forms of discrimination and oppression from white people and power structures.
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Students will develop a profound understanding of the novel's main characters and connect their experiences to lived experiences in the real world.
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Students will be able to clearly articulate Cara's growth as a character by the end of the novel and the...
