Twain: Steamboat's a-Comin'
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- Aug 12 2010 3:51 PM
Matching // Celeste Higby
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In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from ARTSEDGE, students examine the mystique of rivers as inspiration for creative expression. The lesson provides students with a glimpse of the powerful influence the Mississippi River and its environs had on Mark Twain's writings. Students explore the consistent undercurrent in which Twain measures life against the memories of his youthful days spent on the river and its shores. Students then gather background information on one of America's most valued and celebrated literary artists and respond creatively to a variety of assignments. Less
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Topics and Grades
Grade: 9 to 12
Topics: Theatre, History-Social Science, United States History, Visual Arts, English-Language Arts, Writing Strategies, Literature, Music, Geography
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ELA.11-12.R.NAGLAT.3.5a Analyze recognized works of American literature representing a variety of genres...
ELA.11-12.R.NAGLAT.3.5c Analyze recognized works of American literature representing a variety of genres...
ELA.9-10.R.LC.3.12 Analyze the way in which a work of literature is related to the themes and issue...
ELA.9-10.R.NAGLAT.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the...
ELA.9-10.R.NAGLAT.3.6 Analyze and trace an author's development of time and sequence, including the us...