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 the ability to express their opinions and ideas about a literary text and complex issues related to the novel through presentations, role plays, and group work.
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Students will develop their writing skills, with emphasis on developing voice.
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Students will interact with themes, symbols, and allusions which will allow them to understand the work on its own as well as its place within the canon of English literature.
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Students will understand the historical context of the work, the political influences that shaped the events...
