The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Study Guide

Greg Power

ISBN 10: 1586093584 / ISBN 13: 9781586093587

Published by Progeny Press, 2007

Seller Inventory # BSM.158NE

Synopsis:

Lewis Carroll Shelf Award Winner! <BR> Considered one of the great American novels.<BR> Through Mark Twain's classic adventure of friendship, slavery, coming-of-age, and freedom, students will learn:<BR> Author Biography: Learn about Mark Twain and the fascinating background behind the author and novel. <BR> Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. <BR> Literary Techniques: In context, dialect, personas, jargon, synonyms, descriptive writing, extended metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification, turning point/crisis, dramatic plot structure, exposition, rising action, denouement. <BR> Moral Lessons and Character Values: Heaven/Providence, prayer, superstition, moral decisions, compassion, conscience, breaking the law to do good (anti-slavery), hypocrisy, true believers vs. false prophets. <BR> Activities and Writing Assignments: Research slavery in the early 1800s, Map work including the Mississippi River, creative writing story version, analyze controversial issues, quest for freedom theme, letter to editor, analyze racism elements, upbringing/societal vs. one's conscience, decision making, timelines, diorama, illustrations, newspaper article, dramatic production, field trips. <BR> Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books and movies that tie in with, or are similar to, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.<BR> All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! <BR><BR>

• Large 8.5x11 printed workbook format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
• Every question has plenty of whitespace for student's answers
• Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
• Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
• Provides a permanent record of the student's work
• Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!
• Study guides do not contain the text of the story, play, poems, or book.
• Recommended for grades 9-12.
• Setting: Mid-America 1840s
• Genre: American literature, Historical literature

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Study ...
Publisher: Progeny Press
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good