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- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the cave described in Mark Twain's famous novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. They read a passage from the book and explore how the cave has been used throughout history. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students read "The Prince and The Pauper" and watch the motion picture. They answer comprehension questions and examine cause and effect, sequence and characters' behavior. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine Mark Twain's "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." They study it's literary elements and discuss the purposes and significance of literary humor. They write a news report of the events of the story. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine how Mark Twain and current comedians use the power of everyday observation as their inspiration. They develop a list of what they see on their route home from school, write a short passage using their list as a source of humor, and complete a handout. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze the conflicting lifestyles and values of Mark Twain. They read a tall tale by Mark Twain, write an original tall tale, select a pen name for themselves, and complete a worksheet. 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
- 6th - 8th
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Students create informative web pages based upon research of Mark Twain and American history from 1851 to 1901. The lesson is intended for a middle-level social studies classroom and integrates educational technology skills effectively. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students develop computer skills, browse Internet in order to answer scavenger hunt questions related to Mark Twain, and research an important literary figure they are studying. 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
- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students examine the life of Samuel Clemens, who is more popularly known as Mark Twain. In groups, they examine and read, if possible, his different books. They discuss how the same book can have different meanings for different people. They end the lesson with a creative activity. Full Review »
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