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 historical context of the novel related to nuclear warfare, the Cold War, and the threat of nuclear apocalypse.
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Students will understand the novel from a feminist lens, looking at how it explores gender roles and gender-related power dynamics.
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Students will identify and analyze important themes and symbols in the text and their relevance in both a historical and contemporary context.
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Students will understand the purpose of the science-fiction subgenre of dystopian fiction through the lens of Z for Zachariah.
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