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 explore the way that Something Wicked This Way Comes serves as a companion piece with Dandelion Wine.
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Students will discuss themes of aging and maturity.
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Students will research Ray Bradbury's life story in order to determine how autobiographical the novel is.
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Students will watch and compare a film adaptation of the novel with the text itself.