September 28, 2020 Observation Lesson
Lesson Title: Huckleberry Finn Ch. 8-16
Comparative Writing/ Conflict
Grade/Level: 11th Grade
Curriculum Standards
Central Focus Question
TN.11-12.RI.KID.1
TN.11-12.RI.CS.4
TN.11-12.SL.CC.1
TN.11-12.SL.CC.2
TN.11-12.L.VAU.4.a
TN.11-12.W.RBPK.9
How does Mark Twain illustrate conflict in Huckleberry
Finn’s relationships with other people?
When Huck says that he wouldn’t have played his trick on
Jim “if I’d ‘a’ knowed it would make him feel that way,” what
change does it show in Huck’s understanding of people and
in his understanding of himself?
What does Huck’s practical joke tell you about the way he
views Jim? What does Jim’s reaction tell you about the way
he views Huck?
Lesson Objective(s)
After an initial reading and discussion of the speech “Remarks on the Signing of the Highway Beautification Act”, students will
be able to identify and restate the text’s key ideas and details as well as articulate the purpose of the speech. Students will
finish completing the StudySync Comparative Writing assignment comparing “Huckleberry Finn Chapters 1-7” and “Remarks
on the Signing of the Highway Beautification Act”.
Students will explore conflict in Huckleberry Finn, listing specific evidence from the text to illustrate the following examples of
conflict: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Self.
Vocabulary/ Academic Language
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acute
adhere
allegory
amount
bound
brash
critical
curiosity
digest
dim
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establishment
expression
level
notion
recognize
relation
revive
solid
Difficult vocabulary may need defining.
Students should use context clues while reading, and also use a dictionary to define unfamiliar
words.
Assessment
Formative Assessments:
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Conflict Assignment:
Students will gather evidence and quote from the text examples of conflict in chapter 1-15 of “The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn”. The student will find three examples each of Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, and Man vs. Self. A
google doc will be used to execute this assignment.
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Comparative Writing:
Students will complete the comparative writing assignment comparing the themes of Nature in the American
Imagination using the texts “Remarks on the Signing of The Highway Beautification Act” and “The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn”.
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Answer Reading Comprehension Questions (Individualized Instruction)
The teacher will circulate the room as students answer the multiple-choice questions.
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Your Turn Activity (Individualized Instruction)
Students will complete the multiple-choice activity in StudySync.
Instruction
Bellringer (10~ minutes):
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Daily Question
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“Huckleberry Finn’s relationship with Jim has taken a turn recently. What has begun to change about
Huck and Jim’s relationship, and what does this change seem to suggest about Mark Twain’s feelings about
how people should behave?”
Instructional Procedures/Learning Tasks (30~ minutes):
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Refresh
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Students will engage in conversation about the book thus far, including chapter 16 which was assigned for
last class period.
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Students will be reminded of the “Remarks on the Signing of The Highway Beautification Act” and how the
class had begun the Comparative Writing Prompt comparing it to the themes explored in “The Adventures
of Huckleberry Finn”.
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Reading
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The teacher will read Chapter 17 of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” to the class as students follow
along with in their digital copy listed in Google Classroom. The teacher will pause periodically to ask
comprehension questions or discuss subtle thematic elements.
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StudySync Preparation
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The class will discuss the Chapters 8-16 assignment in StudySync. This will include Vocabulary, Quiz
questions, and Short Answer “Think” questions.
Classroom Assessment (15 minutes):
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Conflict Assignment/Comparative Writing
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Students will diligently work through either the Conflict Assignment or Comparative Writing Prompt (both
listed above). The Teacher will circulate the room, giving student individualized attention based on need.
Both assignments are accommodated/modified for all students.
Individualized Instruction (15 minutes):
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Skills/IXL/Catching Up:
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Students who are greatly behind in their work are to use this time in order to replace current Zeros for
assignments not turned in.
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Students who are caught up with assignments, or are in need of reinforcements, will be given
individualized instruction using Skill Lessons in StudySync or IXL assignments in areas such as
Comprehension where the student is in need of further practice.
Closure
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Students will be reminded of who should report to class during Power Hour in order to finish outstanding
assignments. Students will be reminded of upcoming due dates and other pertinent work. Before leaving class,
students will be asked to orally give an example of conflict they have found thus far from the text.
Material/Resources:
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Chromebooks
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Projector
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Digital copies of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”
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Paper/Pencils/Pens
Adaptations to Meet Individual Needs:
Per the “Instruction” section above, the last 15 minutes of class is designated for individualized instruction, wherein each
student is given specific reinforcement.
Virtual students will log in as normal through ZOOM, following along with in-class instruction. The teacher will follow along
with students’ progress through DYKNOW to check for competency and whether student is on task.
Management/Safety Issues:
Appropriate measures to will be in place to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19, including but not limited to:
Six-foot minimum distance between students for social distancing when possible. When not possible, masks must be worn.
Surfaces will be sanitized before class and several hand sanitizing stations will be available.