If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Understand the historical context of colonization in Rhodesia and assess how the text is informed by its historical setting.
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Understand how the foundations of colonialism are still active in society today.
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Develop presentation and time-management skills through long-term projects and presentations.
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Produce creative narratives inspired by the novel's characters and themes.
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Connect the author's biography to the major themes of the text.
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Use textual evidence to support various arguments and lines of thinking, demonstrating an...
