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 analyze the various historical events and circumstances at play in the short stories.
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Students will be able to recognize the use and development of themes including wealth, love, and youth within and between stories.
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Students will be able to discuss the presence of racism and sexism in these stories and whether the stories serve as a critique or an affirmation of these issues.
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Students will be able to write sophisticated analyses and make strong claims on the topics of any of the previous objectives through the use...
