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- Grade Range
- 10th
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Students explore the way a book can be seen differently over the years, depending on the political and historical context. They use Internet and print resources to research Mark Twain and to explore reviews of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In groups, students design a poster highlighting the issues/controversy of their assigned time period. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students read a designated chapter of the novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and discuss the chapter summary, in small groups. Groups present their summaries and answer questions specific to their chapter. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 11th
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Students discuss contemporary situations in which governments mistreat people. They examine real-life instances in which people break the law for what they believe is a higher good. They role play a variety of human rights injustices. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students complete a unit of lessons examining the cultural context of the novel, 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' They write a critique of the novel, compare/contrast two published critiques, and explore various websites. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 11th
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Students research the lives of Mark Twain and Will Rogers. They watch videos and research websites to find information and compile examples of each man's writings which they present to the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students work together to evaluate "Huckleberry Finn" and identify examples of satirical techniques in the novel. They complete a final project to determine if the novel should be kept on school reading lists. They share their ideas with the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students explore the life around Hannibal, Missouri, during the latter half of nineteenth century. They use various online and print resources to determine what effects this location had on the writings of Mark Twain. Students read stories by Mark Twain. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students read an article about the decision by some schools to bann "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". As a class, they discuss if it is appropriate to use the "n" word. In groups, they share their opinions on whether they should be able to read books with racial slurs. They end the lesson by researching the life and works of Mark Twain. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students read Huckleberry Finn, analyze text for historical contexts, and write book report emphasizing historical elements, type report comparing and contrasting events in book to events of today, create Powerpoint presentation highlighting major themes, and/or write play to expand on events of novel. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 12th
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Students read the book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," by Mark Twain. Throughout the reading, students chart Huck's travels on a map and annotate important events and places along Huck's trip. Afterwards, students use the map to further discuss and explore topics in the book. In groups, students play a game to reinforce the theme of Huckleberry Finn. Full Review »
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