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Twain: An American Humorist

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Students examine American humor and character through analysis of works by Mark Twain. In this cross curricular lesson, students develop a definition of American humor and determine how and why some consider Twain the 'first truly American writer'.

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Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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3 days
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