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The Prince and the Pauper

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Mark Twain, the famous American author, is often studied in the school system. Use "The Prince and the Pauper" to analyze the differences between the text and its video version.  This lesson includes several culminating project ideas for your middle schoolers!

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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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