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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Unit Plan
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Unit Overview
You will read the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
You will understand the use of several literary techniques which are used in the novel
- Satire- Hyperbole- Characterization- Dialects
You will study vocabulary throughout the novel and widen your knowledge of words used
today and in the past.
You will complete 4 short written assignments discussing different themes and characters
in the novel.
You will complete a Unit Project, including a presentation.
- You will have 2 days in class to work in the Media Center on your projectYou will complete a Unit Essay.
You will have a Unit Exam on the novel on the last day.
This is a great novel, which most students enjoy!
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Unit Assessment Breakdown
Assessment Weight Type Total Mark Type Total
Vocabulary 1 Homework 10Vocabulary 2 Homework 10
Vocabulary 3 Homework 10
Vocabulary 4 Homework 10
Vocabulary 5 Homework 10
Writing Assignment 1 Homework 15
Writing Assignment 2 Homework 15
Writing Assignment 3 Homework 15
Writing Assignment 3 Homework 15
Writing Assignment 4 Homework 15 Homework - 125
Essay Assignment 50Project Assignment 50 Assignment - 100
Section 1 Quiz (Ch 1-7) Quiz 20
Section 2 Quiz (Ch 8-16) Quiz 20
Section 3 Quiz (Ch 17-23) Quiz 20
Section 4 Quiz (Ch 24 32) Quiz 20 Quiz - 80
Analyzing Literature
Worksheet Satire
Class work 15
Analyzing Literature
Worksheet
Understanding Symbols
Class work 15
Language Worksheet
understanding Dialects
Class work 15 Class work 45
Final Unit Exam Exam 100 Exam - 100
Total Assessment 450
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Day 1 Plan
Course: English 11
Unit: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainDay: 1 of 20
Time Description of Activities
15 min
15 min
20 min
20 min
5 min
5 min
Introduce the concept of satire with the class.
Components include: humor, irony, sarcasm, & wit to attack or ridicule a
habit, idea or custom (See notes: Satire)
Ask students if they can identify anyone who commonly uses satire
Play 15 minutes of a recently aired David Letterman or Jay Leno show
(or similar type comedian who uses satire) for class be sure that it isschool appropriate
Discuss the satire that was used by the comedian, what political and
social issues were discussed and satire was used with?
Have students identify Missouri on a historical map of the U.S. Ask
them to guess or think about how the states location might have
affected the attitudes of the citizens of Missouri (See Historical
Map)
Discuss the social and political issues which were facing the nation
when Mark Twain wrote The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Comprehension of the book is easy for students, if they understand
humor and the use of satire (See notes: Social & Political Issues)
Picaresque Novel (See notes: Picaresque Novel)
Colloquial Language and Hyperbole (See notes: Colloquial Language)
Every student will receive a copy of the book The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. Have students begin reading silently
for the rest of the class period
Assigned Homework: Read Chapters 1-3
Homework Due:
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Satire Notes
Satire The use of sarcasm, irony, or wit to attack or ridicule a habit, idea, or
custom
Satire is a literary genre which features strong irony and/or sarcasm, which is
often voiced as professing approval and acceptance of the ideas which the satirist
is actually attacking.
While satire is meant to be funny, the greater purpose is social criticism,
using wit and humor as a weapon. The idea is to show the vices, abuses andshortcomings and hold them up to ridicule, with the intent of shaming individuals
and society into improvement.
Colloquial Language
Huck Finn has many instances of colloquial language, this is the use of a local
dialect of a certain time and place.
Hyperbole
Hyperbole exaggerated statements are used throughout this novel. Be on
the lookout for them. This serves to let us see the outlandishness of the story.
Twain uses hyperbole as a technique to exaggerate the events of the novel
for comic effect and for the situations to flow.