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 how H.G. Wells helped create and define the science fiction genre.
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Students will learn literary techniques for making fantastical ideas seem realistic.
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Students will learn about the value of observation, objectivity, and critical thinking when confronted with a rapidly changing reality.
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Students will learn how detailed visual imagery can enhance emotions and underscore dramatic events.
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Students will learn about English geography.
