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The Prince and the Pauper
A passage from Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper provides readers with a chance to demonstrate their ability to select evidence that shows the contrasts between the setting of Tom's real life and that of his dream life.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Finding the Main Idea
After reading chapter 17 of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, give this graphic organizer to your kids to find the main idea. The circles are small and will probably spark complaints, but the main idea should never be lengthy; it should be...
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From Mark Twain to David Bowie: The Artistic Persona vs. The Individual
Students explore the concept of public image. For this public persona lesson, students discover what public image is and discuss the role of an author's life when interpreting pieces of their work.
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Mark Twain- Teaching About American Authors
Mark Twain lesson plans can shed light on his famous works, like "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."
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Twain's Hannibal
Young scholars use primary resources to examine the context the writings of Mark Twain. They criticize the resources for reliability, accuracy, perspective, relevancy, and authoritativeness.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
A viewing of Disney’s 1993 film of The Adventures of Huck Finn launches an examination of the events in and themes of Mark Twain’s story. Viewers respond to prompts on a film story worksheet, engage in full-class discussions, and select...
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Critical Ways of Seeing The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in Context
Students complete a unit of lessons examining the cultural context of the novel, 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' They write a critique of the novel, compare/contrast two published critiques, and explore various websites.
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Twain: Icon and Iconoclast
Students examine work by Mark Twain in the context of pre- and post-Civil War America. In this cross curricular instructional activity, students gather biographical information about Twain, use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast him...
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Floating Along – Identifying Slang
Students examine the use of slang in the works of Mark Twain. In this literature lesson, students read selections from Roughing It, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Life on the Mississippi. Students paraphrase the slang found in the...
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Students identify lightning words from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer to complete definition and synonym activities. For this word study lesson, students discuss lighting words and read a Mark Twain quote. Students then read specific...
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A Raging Tide – Identifying Dialect
Students examine the use of dialect in the works of Mark Twain. For this literature lesson, students read selections from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Life on the Mississippi. Students paraphrase the dialect found in the passages and...
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Why Do We Need Authority?
Students examine the problems created by a lack of effective authority described in Mark Twain's Roughing It. They explain how we use authority to protect our rights, to provide order and security, and to manage conflict.
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English Worksheets, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
For this Mark Twain worksheet, learners fill in 24 blanks in 2 selections from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. They use the words that are shown under each selection which include victory, appointed, conflict, and grotesque.
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer questions about the content of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
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Mark Twain Award Nominees 2004-05
Students examine books nominated for the Mark Twain Award. They visit various authors' Web sites and read stories, explore the authors, and perform related activities.
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Students examine illustrations of Mark Twain's portrayal of Jim in the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and create their own illustrations. In this Mark Twain illustrations lesson, students view illustrations of Huckleberry Finn and then...
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Concept: Superstition
Students identify the role of superstition in their own lives, in society, and in Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. In this superstition lesson, students discuss urban legends and listen to a related song to introduce the topic....
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Students discuss Huck Finn's decision about whether or not to turn Jim in to the authorities. In this language arts lesson, students are reading Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. After reading chapter 31, students discuss the conflict Huck...
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Rollin’ on the River: Identifying Jargon
Students identify jargon in poetry, prose and fiction. In this literature lesson, students will read selections from Mark Twain and identify figurative langauge, focusing on jargon.
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Themes Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, high schoolers respond to 5 short answer questions about themes from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Symbols Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer questions about symbols from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Students may check their answers in this timed quiz.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Theme of Youth
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer questions about themes from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Theme of Hopes, Plans, and Dreams
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 4 short answer questions about themes from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Theme of Manipulation
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer questions about themes from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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