Twain: An American Humorist
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- Aug 12 2010 3:40 PM
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This lesson, one of a multi-part unit from ARTSEDGE, examines the diversity and intricacy of Mark Twain's humor, focusing particularly on the qualities that support the assertion made by William Dean Howells, Ernest Hemingway, and others that Twain was the first "true" American writer. Students engage in a variety of activities including creative writing assignments, research into the qualities of American humor, a close study of Twain's diverse methods of developing satire, and more.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: 9 to 12
Topics: English-Language Arts, Theatre, Writing Strategies, Visual Arts, United States History, Literature, History-Social Science
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ELA.11-12.R.NAGLAT.3.5c Analyze recognized works of American literature representing a variety of genres...
ELA.11-12.R.SFL.3.1 Analyze characteristics of subgenres (e.g., satire, parody, allegory, pastoral) ...
ELA.11-12.W.2.3a Write reflective compositions that explore the significance of personal experien...
ELA.9-10.R.NAGLAT.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the...