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Writing about Symbolism and Emotion in Huckleberry Finn Lesson PlanWriting about Symbolism and Emotion in Huckleberry Finn Lesson Plan
Publisher
Discovery Education
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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Direct Instruction
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Video
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Year
2005
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Writing about Symbolism and Emotion in Huckleberry Finn

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To complete a study of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, readers select a well-known quotation or symbol from the novel to use in an essay that analyzes how the quotation or symbol relates to the novel's themes.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the adventures of huckleberry finn, mark twain, symbolism, literary analysis, interpreting quotations, quotations, expository essays

Instructional Ideas

  • Set aside extra prep time to bookmark the selected clips from the video
  • Have writers share their essays in groups for peer editing

Classroom Considerations

  • The Great Books video is available for purchase on Amazon
  • Class members require access to devices with internet
  • Presumes pupils have experience crafting expository essays

Pros

  • The packet includes a short rubric and a vocabulary list

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.9-10.2 RL.11-12.2

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

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Lesson Plan

Chunking Huck Finn

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Huckleberry Finn Theme Project Ideas

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Study Guide

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Interactive

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Lesson Plan

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Curated OER
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