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 WWII history related to the US atomic bomb dropping on Nagasaki, Indian Partian, and the Afghani War against the Soviets.
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Students will identify and analyze important themes in the novel (such as the nation versus the individual, the loss caused by war, global versus local perspectives, and the importance of family) and explore their relevance in contemporary society.
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Students will be able to write and speak thoughtfully and insightfully about the social and moral messages in the novel using clear and articulate...
