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 * Unit Title:** Grapes of Wrath
 * Grade Level(s):** 11
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** Grapes of Wrath
 * Key Words:** Themes, Literary Devices
 * Designed by:** Monique Trundy
 * Time Frame:** 6 - 80 minute periods
 * School District:** SAD 9
 * School:** Mt. Blue High School

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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * During the Dust Bowl of the 1930's farmers were forced to leave their dried up lands and head west towards California. Steinbeck's novel, //The Grapes of Wrath//, follows the journey of the Joad family as they leave their Oklahoma farm for a better life in California. Along the way they meet many people and face many hardships. We will join the Joad family on their journey and along the way we'll uncoverand explore the themes in the novel, learn how to identify and use literary devices, discuss the effects of point of view, and uncover the internal/external conflicts the family faces. ||
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