If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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To read the text carefully with an eye to descriptive language.
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To produce sophisticated written and artistic responses to the text and research materials.
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To produce original creative narratives inspired by the novel's themes and prose styling.
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To connect the setting and events of the novel to broader historical themes.
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To connect Carson McCullers's biography to the major characters and themes of the text.
