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Pudd'nhead Wilson: Anticipation Guide Lesson PlanPudd'nhead Wilson: Anticipation Guide Lesson Plan
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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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2008
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Pudd'nhead Wilson: Anticipation Guide

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Get your pupils thinking about some of the big ideas present in Mark Twain's Pudd'nhead Wilson with this anticipation guide. Learners decided if they believe a series of statements are true or false. A discussion follows.

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mark twain, main ideas, pudd'nhead wilson

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • This may not take up an entire class period, so consider pairing the anticipation guide with a survey and scan of the novel or a reading of the first few pages

Classroom Considerations

  • Note that the first few steps listed are preparatory steps a teacher might make when creating an anticipation guide

Pros

  • Includes clear steps for how to create and implement an anticipation guide
  • The student worksheet is provided

Cons

  • None

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