If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Understand that works of literature reflect their authors' personal perspectives and the cultural and historical contexts in which they are produced.
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Recognize the effect that narrative point-of-view can have on the perception and sympathies of a reader (or viewer).
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Develop and apply skills used in literacy criticism, such as analyzing an author's use of language and imagery, exploring the development of themes, and identifying references and allusions.
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Grapple successfully with a text that is challenging...
