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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the concept of geographic region by exploring the history of the Great Plains. In Part I, students gather information about the location and environment of the Great Plains in order to produce a map outlining the the region. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students prepare to read Kate Chopin's novel, The Awakening, by learning historical background and author information. Students investigate Kate Chopin's place in literary history and define literary realism. Students discuss how culture and setting plays an important role in literature. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students read about the history of different religions. They focus on Christianity in England, completing worksheets and relevant activities. They watch videos and discuss the effects of religion on society. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the structure and characterization in the short story and consider the significance of humor in some of Mark Twain's pieces. The use of dialect and the framing of the comic protagonist is noted in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students trace the characteristics and history of the Great Plains as portrayed in literature and art from the time of the Conquistadors through the early 20th century. They write letters exploring the viewpoints of Native Americans and sodbusters. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the value and use of scrapbooks in writing and historic inquiry. They view and discuss online interactive scrapbooks by Mark Twain, and in small groups create a collaborative scrapbook that reflects the time and place in which they live. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop an appreciation and understanding of the people, their attitudes, values and beliefs as reflected in their architecture. They use slides and or a walking tour showing the various styles of architecture, in New Haven, during the Victorian Age. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students complete 10 language development tasks that include vocabulary, critical listening, etc. They read the "frame story" that Mark Twain heard during the years when he lived out west. They play "Jeopardy!" using the categories: People, Times, Nouns, Verbs, Describing Words. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students explore post Civil War development of the American West. They investigate the conflict among various groups involved in the settlement of the West and select a novel by a western writer and complete questions from the Exploring the American West worksheet outside of class. Full Review »
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