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 develop presentation, writing, and time-management skills through long-term projects and presentations.
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Students will be able to connect the setting and narrative of Salvage the Bones with coinciding historical events and broader historical themes.
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Students will be able to research and understand the Greek mythological tale of Medea and how it's used as a framework in the novel.
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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 produce creative...