If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Read the text closely to identify and analyze elements such as plot, character, literary techniques, and themes.
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Draw conclusions and make thoughtful predictions based on textual evidence.
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Create authentic artistic responses to major themes and messages conveyed in the text.
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Identify and analyze elements of genre and write creative works that reflect those elements.