If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Understanding and identifying structural elements of nonfiction writing that allow it to develop in a gripping, interesting, and emotionally relevant way.
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The basics of interviewing and construction of journalistic writing.
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An appreciation for the importance of detail and context, and for compelling prose without flowery language.
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A deeper understanding of antiheroes and flawed protagonists, and an ability to see deeply flawed characters in nuanced and varied ways.
