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 connect the setting and narrative of Roman Fever and Other Stories with coinciding historical events and broader historical themes.
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Students will be able to read carefully and attentively, making informed inferences about the text grounded in evidence and analysis.
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Students will be able to produce creative narratives inspired by the characters and themes.
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Students will be able to connect the author's biography to the major themes of the text.
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Students will be able to analyze the themes present in the text and...