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 be able to describe and imitate elements of Bellow's writing style.
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Students will be able to identify the primary themes of Seize the Day and how they are developed throughout the novel.
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Students will be able to identify relevant historical events and connect them to the novel.
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Students will be able to do extended research on a topic from Seize the Day and present their findings using various forms of media.
