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 learn how to develop their own critical perspective, using close readings of the text and cultural/historical context as evidence to support their own interpretative argument, through class discussions and independent writing.
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Students will create a video essay based on a thesis they develop through external research and close reading. Through the incorporation of various technologies, they will improve their digital literacy.
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Through the creation of a Mind Map, students will learn how to visually organize information about the...