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Mark Twain and the American West

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Students analyze Mark Twain's "Western" voice. In this literature lesson, students read Roughing It by Twain and watch "The West." Students examine Twain's history and compare it to the history of America's developing West. Students complete literary analysis and creative writing assignments that enable them to hear Twain's "Western" voice.

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mark twain, westward expansion, the american west

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mark twain, samuel clemens, the american west, westward expansion, english language arts
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8th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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