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 learn about the history of Irish Nationalism and how it is reflected in the text.
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Students will research and report on other controversial works of art.
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Students will analyze the author's language and explore the power that words can have on our perception of reality.
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Students will learn about the history of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.