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Was that supposed to be funny? Scholars analyze The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County to determine if Mark Twain's story is indeed based on humor. Learners work through short response questions, vocabulary, and active reading to make a decision. After conversation with peers, readers carry out the writing process to create final essays.
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- Find the video/animation of the story online to show in class
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- Suggested for use in a unit on genres or American Literature
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