J Hagburg
Advanced American Literature
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Realism
Mark Twain
Advanced American Literature
Objectives:
 A: Analyze
 Justify opinions and ideas, using examples, explanations and
terminology.
 Evaluate similarities and differences by connecting features
across and within genres and texts.
B: Organizing
 Use referencing and formatting tools to create a presentation
style suitable to the context and intention.
 C: Producing Text
 Produce texts that demonstrate insight, imagination and
sensitivity while exploring and reflecting critically on new
perspectives and ideas arising from personal engagement
with the creative process.
Key and Related Concepts- Global Context
 Key Concepts:
 Development
 Growth, progress, evolution towards improvement
Related Concepts:
 Character
 Context – The social, historical, and cultural context
 Purpose – Creator’ s intention in producing text
Global Context
Fairness and Development
• Inequality, difference, and inclusion
• Human capability and development
• Authority and Freedom
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J Hagburg
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Advanced American Literature
Imagining a hopeful future
Day 1- Introduction to Huck Finn
Daily Objectives:
 To recognize and understand the characteristics of Realism and Regionalism
 To understand and recognize satire
 To discuss and understand the controversy surrounding the reading and
teaching of this novel
1. PPT introduction to the novel and Realism
2. Group/class discussion over articles and the controversy surrounding the novel
3. Mark Twain Video
Day 2Activities:
1. 60 Minutes Interview- Discuss Controversy
2. Close reading of Chapter 1
HW: Read chapters 2-4
Day 3Objectives:
 To understand the author’s use of point of view and irony
 To appreciate how the author develops the theme of slavery and racism and
the theme of passages and transformations.
 To appreciate further the characterization of Huck and Jim.
Activities:
1. Reading and vocabulary check!
2. Stop and Think Group Discussion!
HW: Read chapters 5-9
Day 4Objectives:
 To appreciate the author’s use of satire, irony and imagery.
 To appreciate the author’s characterization of Huck and Jim
 To gain insight into the theme of the individual and society.
Activities:
1. Reading and vocabulary check!
2. Class discussion!
3. Poetry annotation and discussion
HW: Read chapters 10-13
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J Hagburg
Advanced American Literature
Day 5Objectives:
 To appreciate how the author develops the theme of slavery and racism.
 To gain insight into the characterization of Huck.
 To appreciate the author’s use of coincidence and drama.
Activities:
1. Stop and Think
2. Censorship discussion
HW: Chapters 14-20
Day 6Objectives:
 To gain insight into the theme of passages and transformations
 To appreciate the author’s use of foreshadowing
 To appreciate the characterizations of Huck and Tom.
Activities:
1. Censorship discussion continued
2. Reading and Vocab Quiz!
HW: Chapters 21-27
Day 7Objectives:
 To understand the characterization of Tom and Jim.
 To gain insight into the theme of passages and transformations.
Activities:
1. Stop and Think
2. Group discussions!
HW: Chapters 28-31
Day 8 To understand the characterization of Tom and Jim.
 To gain insight into the theme of passages and transformations.
Activities:
1. Group discussion and reflection continued!
HW: Read chapters 32-38
Day 9-
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J Hagburg
Advanced American Literature
 To understand the characterization of Tom and Jim.
 To gain insight into the theme of passages and transformations.
Activities:
1. Active Reading in groups!
HW: Chapters 39-43
Day 10Discuss end of novvel and review for final assessment!!!
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