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 develop presentation and time-management skills through long-term projects.
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Students will research British colonialism and the Gorkhaland movement to better understand the historical context of the novel.
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Students will develop their ability to make a clear and articulate argument with a thesis and textual evidence, in both verbal discussions and written form.
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Students will connect the author's biography to the text.
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Students will analyze characters, themes, and symbols from the text.
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Students will produce creative...
