Objectives
1. To develop vocabulary and word identification skills
2. To acquaint readers with an Appalachian author
3. To increase awareness of the geography and culture of Appalachia and its people
4. To increase knowledge of other cultures and to connect common elements across cultures
5. To specifically compare Appalachian culture to Chinese culture as is seen in The Cabin and The Good Earth
6. To compare the characters in The Cabin to the characters in The Good Earth
7. To compare societies in relation to women's rights
