Whether new to teaching The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or an experienced pro, you’ll find useful resources in this teacher’s guide. The 40-page packet includes background information, historical context, an annotated list of characters, a synopsis of the novel, discussion questions, a list of significant quotations, and activities for each block of chapters, writing prompts, and a detailed list of group and individual project ideas. Lists of works of art, music, and film that can be used to create a context for the novel are also included in the packet. The resource would make a powerful addition to your curriculum library.

Concepts

the adventures of huckleberry finn, mark twain, american literature, novels, studying literature, literary themes, censorship

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Pros

• Although designed for the Signet Classic edition, the packet can be used with any edition of the novel
• Materials are carefully researched and thoughtfully selected
• Especially important is the section of the packet that discusses issues of censorship and suggestions for how to approach the language of the novel

Cons

• None