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Weber Reads: The Adventures of Huckleberry FInn Unit PlanWeber Reads: The Adventures of Huckleberry FInn Unit Plan
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Weber County Library
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9th - 12th
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Weber Reads: The Adventures of Huckleberry FInn

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A 32-page instructional pack contains eight lesson plans for use with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.  Lessons include an examination of the role of superstition in the novel, Twain's use of satire, and a discussion of the controversies surrounding the novel and the attempts to censor it. A great resource for those new to using the novel with their classes and experienced veterans.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

mark twain, the adventures of huckleberry finn, satire, controversial topics, racism, censorship

Instructional Ideas

  • Set aside extra prep time to read through all the lessons and decide which are appropriate for your classes

Classroom Considerations

  • Each lesson includes a needed materials list
  • A protocol should be in place to permit a frank, respectful discussion of the controversies surrounding the novel

Pros

  • Each lesson plan is richly detailed with step-by-step directions

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.11-12.1 RL.11-12.2 RL.11-12.3 RL.11-12.4 RL.11-12.5 RL.11-12.6

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Satire and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

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