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 connect the settings and narratives of The Boat with coinciding historical events and broader historical themes.
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Students will develop presentation and time-management skills through long-term projects and presentations.
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Students will write routinely over extended periods of time.
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Students will be able to produce creative narratives inspired by the characters and themes of the stories.
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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 analyze different...
