Unit Schedule and Handouts
Please check here daily for any and all handouts that were provided in class. They will be posted on this site! Retrieve them!
DAY ONE (1/27 and 1/28)
Unit Themes - This was passed out at the beginning of the unit and describes the many themes (satire/freedom) that we will be looking at.
Michigan Good Samaritan Laws- Discusses the laws in the state of Michigan, which all state residents must abide by
Themes Persuasive Essay - After learning about the themes of the unit, you will be required to write a persuasive essay based on the Seinfeld clip, the Incredibles clip, class discussions, and Civil Disobedience. This essay MUST BE TYPED AND TURNED IN BY 1/31 (Blue Day) OR 2/1 (GOLD DAY)
Persuasive Essay Outline - There is nothing new here. You have done this outline before.
MLA GUIDELINES - How to format your paper
HOMEWORK: PERSUASIVE ESSAY, AND OUTLINE ARE DUE NEXT CLASS
DAY TWO (1/31 and 2/1)
Satire - This is Mark Twain's approach to writing Huck Finn. Note: If you do not understand satire, it will not be possible to understand why we are reading the novel. Here, I have provided several examples that help define the term
A Modest Proposal - An excellent example of satire in its purest form written by Jonathan Swift in 1729. You will then respond to this piece with Close and Critical Reading.
After reading A Modest Proposal, you must respond in a five minute quick write to the following question: "How would you have reacted to his proposal if you had lived in 1729?"
DAYS THREE, FOUR, AND SPEED DAY (2/3-2/9)
During these couple of days in class, we will be heading to the Media Center to work on a group project. Each group will provide a specific type of background information on Mark Twain, Huck Finn, and southern life in the mid-1800's. There will be four students in a group, and each group will be required to turn in their project via video.
Project Guidelines - This document instructs what you need to do for this project. The rubric has been included.
Group Assignments and Topics - Forgot what group you're in? It's all right here!
Note: The group projects will be assigned on 2/3 (Gold) and 2/4 (Blue) and are due on 2/11 (EVERYONE) via e‐mail. You will need to work with your group outside of the classroom. If you need assistance with making the video, please see me.
HOMEWORK: Group Projects are due on 2/11
DAY FIVE (2/10 and 2/11)
Students will begin class with a five minute Quick‐Write that asks, "What were the three most important and interesting points I learned from the research presentation?"
21 Accents - We are going to discuss the importance of understanding dialect from different regions. This is a great clip that proves how the same sentence can sound so different depending on where you're from.
We will also begin reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. You may find the entire novel here.
Dialogue Translation Work Sheet - After reading the first three chapters of the novel, we can understand that some characters sound different from one another. Your job is to read into each character through their dialogue.
HOMEWORK: You are to read chapters 4-5 of the novel and finish the dialogue translation worksheet.
DAY SIX (2/14 and 2/15)
Character Influences on Huck Finn - Students may work with a partner and fill out the chart that proves how each character tries to influence Huck. Evidence MUST be provided! An example has been given.
Focus Question #1 - Students will use the character influence sheet to respond to question. In order to receive a passing grade, the student must follow the answer plan!
We will be reading Chapters 6–8 of the novel in class
HOMEWORK: Using the character Influence Chart, respond to the Focus Question in a FIVE PARAGRAPH ESSAY. This only needs to be handwritten. This is due next class.
DAY SEVEN (2/16 and 2/17)
Venn Diagram for Restrictions on Freedom - Follow the instructions and respond to the Quick‐write.
HOMEWORK: READ CHAPTERS 9-11
DAY EIGHT (2/18 and 2/23)
Hunters of Men- This is a poem written by John Greenleaf Whittier that ties in well with Huck Finn. You are to read and respond to this piece using Close and Critical Reading.
Map of Huck and Jim's Journey- This will be used for a discussion based on the free states/slave states.
Examples of Slave Wanted Posters - We will go over these posters in class along with the Fugitive Slave Act. You will be asked to respond to them.
Solomon Judges Wisely- A story on the role that King Solomon played in the bible when deciding who was the real mother of a child. Based off of this reading, students need to respond to a five minute quick write that asks, "What is Solomon's wisdom according to Jim? What is Solomon's wisdom according to Huck?"
HOMEWORK: READ CHAPTERS 13-16 and respond to the Solomon Judges Wisely Quick Write (Look above in bold)
DAY NINE (2/24 and 2/25)
Students will be scheduling at this time and taking their final practice ACT exam
HOMEWORK: READ CHAPTERS 13-16 and respond to the Solomon Judges Wisely Quick Write (Look above in bold)
DAY TEN (2/28, 3/2 and 3/4)
Fugitive Slave Law/Personal Dilemmas- This worksheet shows how the law forced federal marshal's to arrest any runaway slave. Students will then think of a time where their own decisions had consequences.
Focus Question #2 - Students will be asked to respond to the following: "Using Chapter 16 from the book, the excerpt from the Fugitive Slave Law, and your charts to guide your thinking, describe a situation from your own life or one that you have read or heard about when a decision made had moral, financial, and/or legal consequences."
HOMEWORK: FINISH FOCUS QUESTION #2
DAY ELEVEN (3/7 and 3/8)
Vocabulary Quiz Review - Notice that this review looks EXACTLY like our old quizzes....you should probably infer that the new quiz will then be something different. BE PREPARED!!! KNOW THESE WORDS, DEFINITIONS, AND KNOW HOW TO USE THEM IN A SENTENCE!!!!!!
Heads Up On Assessment - Here are all of the items and topics that you will need to know in order to be successful on the exam at the end of March.
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 17 from the novel and respond to the following question:
What items do you need in your life to make you feel successful? Think of five, and write a paragraph each as to how they pertain to your status……
DAY TWELVE (3/9 and 3/10)
Cause and Effect Organizer - Use to outline the reasons for the feud as well as outcomes of the feud.
Hatfields and McCoys - Read the story of these two long‐time rivals. You will need this for the Cause and Effect Organizer.
East Coast vs. West Coast - Another rivalry, but this time it's between music styles.
Focus Question #3 - Students will be asked to respond to the following question: "In a conflict between individuals, groups of people or countries are the costs of winning the battle ever too high to justify continuing the fight?" Students will use the examples from Huck Finn, the "Hatfields and McCoys article" and "East Coast vs. West Coast" to respond.
DAY THIRTEEN (3/11 and 3/14)
Isn't it Ironic? - Use this worksheet to respond to the following questions: Fill out worksheet by finding examples of Twain's use of irony throughout the novel.
(Respond and Focus on a great Intro!) Quick Write (5 minutes)
"Why does Twain make Huck Finn 'innocent and ignorant'?" "If Twain is against slavery, why does he use irony instead of just coming out and saying what he means? Do you agree with Fishkin that Twain's use of irony is effective, or is it just confusing? Is Fishkin correct when she says that Twain really "knows the score"?"
Listen/Read Chapters 19-20 of Huck Finn
Prediction Notes for Reading Chapters 19-20
HOMEWORK: READ CHAPTERS 19-20 of novel, and respond to Prediction Notes
DAY FOURTEEN (3/15 and 3/16)
Focus Question #4 - You need to think of three seperate situations in which Huck Finn let someone do wrong and he did nothing about it. What are the consequences of this?
HOMEWORK: FINISH FOCUS QUESTION #4
DAY ONE (1/27 and 1/28)
Unit Themes - This was passed out at the beginning of the unit and describes the many themes (satire/freedom) that we will be looking at.
Michigan Good Samaritan Laws- Discusses the laws in the state of Michigan, which all state residents must abide by
Themes Persuasive Essay - After learning about the themes of the unit, you will be required to write a persuasive essay based on the Seinfeld clip, the Incredibles clip, class discussions, and Civil Disobedience. This essay MUST BE TYPED AND TURNED IN BY 1/31 (Blue Day) OR 2/1 (GOLD DAY)
Persuasive Essay Outline - There is nothing new here. You have done this outline before.
MLA GUIDELINES - How to format your paper
HOMEWORK: PERSUASIVE ESSAY, AND OUTLINE ARE DUE NEXT CLASS
DAY TWO (1/31 and 2/1)
Satire - This is Mark Twain's approach to writing Huck Finn. Note: If you do not understand satire, it will not be possible to understand why we are reading the novel. Here, I have provided several examples that help define the term
A Modest Proposal - An excellent example of satire in its purest form written by Jonathan Swift in 1729. You will then respond to this piece with Close and Critical Reading.
After reading A Modest Proposal, you must respond in a five minute quick write to the following question: "How would you have reacted to his proposal if you had lived in 1729?"
DAYS THREE, FOUR, AND SPEED DAY (2/3-2/9)
During these couple of days in class, we will be heading to the Media Center to work on a group project. Each group will provide a specific type of background information on Mark Twain, Huck Finn, and southern life in the mid-1800's. There will be four students in a group, and each group will be required to turn in their project via video.
Project Guidelines - This document instructs what you need to do for this project. The rubric has been included.
Group Assignments and Topics - Forgot what group you're in? It's all right here!
Note: The group projects will be assigned on 2/3 (Gold) and 2/4 (Blue) and are due on 2/11 (EVERYONE) via e‐mail. You will need to work with your group outside of the classroom. If you need assistance with making the video, please see me.
HOMEWORK: Group Projects are due on 2/11
DAY FIVE (2/10 and 2/11)
Students will begin class with a five minute Quick‐Write that asks, "What were the three most important and interesting points I learned from the research presentation?"
21 Accents - We are going to discuss the importance of understanding dialect from different regions. This is a great clip that proves how the same sentence can sound so different depending on where you're from.
We will also begin reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. You may find the entire novel here.
Dialogue Translation Work Sheet - After reading the first three chapters of the novel, we can understand that some characters sound different from one another. Your job is to read into each character through their dialogue.
HOMEWORK: You are to read chapters 4-5 of the novel and finish the dialogue translation worksheet.
DAY SIX (2/14 and 2/15)
Character Influences on Huck Finn - Students may work with a partner and fill out the chart that proves how each character tries to influence Huck. Evidence MUST be provided! An example has been given.
Focus Question #1 - Students will use the character influence sheet to respond to question. In order to receive a passing grade, the student must follow the answer plan!
We will be reading Chapters 6–8 of the novel in class
HOMEWORK: Using the character Influence Chart, respond to the Focus Question in a FIVE PARAGRAPH ESSAY. This only needs to be handwritten. This is due next class.
DAY SEVEN (2/16 and 2/17)
Venn Diagram for Restrictions on Freedom - Follow the instructions and respond to the Quick‐write.
HOMEWORK: READ CHAPTERS 9-11
DAY EIGHT (2/18 and 2/23)
Hunters of Men- This is a poem written by John Greenleaf Whittier that ties in well with Huck Finn. You are to read and respond to this piece using Close and Critical Reading.
Map of Huck and Jim's Journey- This will be used for a discussion based on the free states/slave states.
Examples of Slave Wanted Posters - We will go over these posters in class along with the Fugitive Slave Act. You will be asked to respond to them.
Solomon Judges Wisely- A story on the role that King Solomon played in the bible when deciding who was the real mother of a child. Based off of this reading, students need to respond to a five minute quick write that asks, "What is Solomon's wisdom according to Jim? What is Solomon's wisdom according to Huck?"
HOMEWORK: READ CHAPTERS 13-16 and respond to the Solomon Judges Wisely Quick Write (Look above in bold)
DAY NINE (2/24 and 2/25)
Students will be scheduling at this time and taking their final practice ACT exam
HOMEWORK: READ CHAPTERS 13-16 and respond to the Solomon Judges Wisely Quick Write (Look above in bold)
DAY TEN (2/28, 3/2 and 3/4)
Fugitive Slave Law/Personal Dilemmas- This worksheet shows how the law forced federal marshal's to arrest any runaway slave. Students will then think of a time where their own decisions had consequences.
Focus Question #2 - Students will be asked to respond to the following: "Using Chapter 16 from the book, the excerpt from the Fugitive Slave Law, and your charts to guide your thinking, describe a situation from your own life or one that you have read or heard about when a decision made had moral, financial, and/or legal consequences."
HOMEWORK: FINISH FOCUS QUESTION #2
DAY ELEVEN (3/7 and 3/8)
Vocabulary Quiz Review - Notice that this review looks EXACTLY like our old quizzes....you should probably infer that the new quiz will then be something different. BE PREPARED!!! KNOW THESE WORDS, DEFINITIONS, AND KNOW HOW TO USE THEM IN A SENTENCE!!!!!!
Heads Up On Assessment - Here are all of the items and topics that you will need to know in order to be successful on the exam at the end of March.
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 17 from the novel and respond to the following question:
What items do you need in your life to make you feel successful? Think of five, and write a paragraph each as to how they pertain to your status……
DAY TWELVE (3/9 and 3/10)
Cause and Effect Organizer - Use to outline the reasons for the feud as well as outcomes of the feud.
Hatfields and McCoys - Read the story of these two long‐time rivals. You will need this for the Cause and Effect Organizer.
East Coast vs. West Coast - Another rivalry, but this time it's between music styles.
Focus Question #3 - Students will be asked to respond to the following question: "In a conflict between individuals, groups of people or countries are the costs of winning the battle ever too high to justify continuing the fight?" Students will use the examples from Huck Finn, the "Hatfields and McCoys article" and "East Coast vs. West Coast" to respond.
DAY THIRTEEN (3/11 and 3/14)
Isn't it Ironic? - Use this worksheet to respond to the following questions: Fill out worksheet by finding examples of Twain's use of irony throughout the novel.
(Respond and Focus on a great Intro!) Quick Write (5 minutes)
"Why does Twain make Huck Finn 'innocent and ignorant'?" "If Twain is against slavery, why does he use irony instead of just coming out and saying what he means? Do you agree with Fishkin that Twain's use of irony is effective, or is it just confusing? Is Fishkin correct when she says that Twain really "knows the score"?"
Listen/Read Chapters 19-20 of Huck Finn
Prediction Notes for Reading Chapters 19-20
HOMEWORK: READ CHAPTERS 19-20 of novel, and respond to Prediction Notes
DAY FOURTEEN (3/15 and 3/16)
Focus Question #4 - You need to think of three seperate situations in which Huck Finn let someone do wrong and he did nothing about it. What are the consequences of this?
HOMEWORK: FINISH FOCUS QUESTION #4
DAY FIFTEEN (3/17 and 3/18)
I was out of the classroom today, so I thought that I would make a video to explain what you are going to be doing. It sounds like a lot of work, and it is, but it is certainly manageable.
Read Chapters 21-23 in class
Excerpt from The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell - Be sure to have an understanding of what the tipping point is.
Watch The Emperor's New Clothes on the top of this page.
Fill out The Tipping Point Graphic Organizer based in Chapter 23 of the novel, and The Emperor's New Clothes
Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Iraq War handout - You will need to read this handout and respond to the quickwrite (10 minutes) that asks, "What is the three steps that caused the tipping point of the Iraq War?"
HW: Quick write based on the Weapons of Mass Destruction paper
Read Chapters 21-23 in class
Excerpt from The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell - Be sure to have an understanding of what the tipping point is.
Watch The Emperor's New Clothes on the top of this page.
Fill out The Tipping Point Graphic Organizer based in Chapter 23 of the novel, and The Emperor's New Clothes
Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Iraq War handout - You will need to read this handout and respond to the quickwrite (10 minutes) that asks, "What is the three steps that caused the tipping point of the Iraq War?"
HW: Quick write based on the Weapons of Mass Destruction paper
DAY SIXTEEN (3/21 and 3/22)
Thoughshots- Students are directed to complete a two minute "free write". Once they accomplish this, they must then create more thought on one of their sentences. For example, if you wrote "My mother always sat in front of the TV after dinner" you will need to ask the "Why!". Follow the directions on the works sheet.
Focus Question #5 - Answer the following question, "What does Huck reveal about his perception of people of
color in the past and how that perception has been changed by hisrelationship with Jim?" Using a divided thesis, answer the question about Huck’s perception about people of color and how that perception has been changed from the way he was raised.
HW: Focus Question #5 is due next class!
Focus Question #5 - Answer the following question, "What does Huck reveal about his perception of people of
color in the past and how that perception has been changed by hisrelationship with Jim?" Using a divided thesis, answer the question about Huck’s perception about people of color and how that perception has been changed from the way he was raised.
HW: Focus Question #5 is due next class!
DAY SEVENTEEN (3/23 and 3/24)
Read Chapters 25-26 in class - These next two chapters show an example of Huck's perception of how humans can behave. The duke and the dauphine continue their con and rais it to new levels.
The Damned Human Race - This peice, written by Mark Twain, was read in class silently, and students were to take notes (T4) while they read. Twain compares the human race to animals and comes up with a convincing theory as to where humans lie in the heirarchy of life.
Close and Critical Reading - After reading The Damned Human Race, students need to respond using a Close and Critical response sheet to prove their understanding of Twain's points.
Human Race Compare/Contrast Chart - Use this chart to compare Twain's examples of humans to animals. You will also need to explain what Twain thinks of these traits.
HW: Finish Close and Critical Reading along with the Human Race Compare/Contrast Chart
The Damned Human Race - This peice, written by Mark Twain, was read in class silently, and students were to take notes (T4) while they read. Twain compares the human race to animals and comes up with a convincing theory as to where humans lie in the heirarchy of life.
Close and Critical Reading - After reading The Damned Human Race, students need to respond using a Close and Critical response sheet to prove their understanding of Twain's points.
Human Race Compare/Contrast Chart - Use this chart to compare Twain's examples of humans to animals. You will also need to explain what Twain thinks of these traits.
HW: Finish Close and Critical Reading along with the Human Race Compare/Contrast Chart
DAY EIGHTEEN (3/25 and 3/28)
Read Chapters 26-28 in class - The following chapters continue insided the Wilks' home as the Duke and the Dauphin continue their attempt to steal the family's money. Huck also begins to take a stand and have a change of heart.
Modern Day Con Artists- Students are to find three examples of modern day con-artists on the internet and fill in the chart.
Senior Citizen Article- This article shows how senior citizens continue to be the number one target for scams. There is no assignment with this article.
HW: Read Chapter 29 and find three examples of modern day con artists to fill in chart.
Modern Day Con Artists- Students are to find three examples of modern day con-artists on the internet and fill in the chart.
Senior Citizen Article- This article shows how senior citizens continue to be the number one target for scams. There is no assignment with this article.
HW: Read Chapter 29 and find three examples of modern day con artists to fill in chart.
DAY NINETEEN (3/29 and 3/30)
Literature Circle Sheet - In class, you have been assigned a role to play in a group of four. You are to READ CHAPTER 30, and fill out the literature circle sheet. We will be continuing these throughout the rest of the novel, so learn to know the different roles (they are the same questions that Close and Critical Reading has been asking you).
Raft Quick Write - We have started a discussion on symbolism and what the raft represents in the novel. You are to respond to the question of "Where is your raft?" in a five minute quick write.
Lie Chart - Before you begin the last focus question, find examples in the book where characters have told lies. What do you think Twain is trying to say about the human race?
Focus Question #6 - THE LAST ONE FOR HUCK FINN!!!! You are to complete this assignment in a five paragraph essay discussing why Twain chooses to have his characters lie. You will be asked to answer the question: "Is it ever all right to tell lies in order to avoid conflict?"
HW: COMPLETE FOCUS QUESTION #6
Raft Quick Write - We have started a discussion on symbolism and what the raft represents in the novel. You are to respond to the question of "Where is your raft?" in a five minute quick write.
Lie Chart - Before you begin the last focus question, find examples in the book where characters have told lies. What do you think Twain is trying to say about the human race?
Focus Question #6 - THE LAST ONE FOR HUCK FINN!!!! You are to complete this assignment in a five paragraph essay discussing why Twain chooses to have his characters lie. You will be asked to answer the question: "Is it ever all right to tell lies in order to avoid conflict?"
HW: COMPLETE FOCUS QUESTION #6
DAY TWENTY (4/11 and 4/12)
Read Chapters 31-33 of the novel
Quick Write: Write about a time in your life where you had an epiphany (a realization about your life) OR write about a time that you had to make an important decision.
Quick Write #2: In one paragraph, discuss several examples of Huck's empathy in the novel AND in a second paragraph, discuss several examples of empathy in the novel.
HW: Complete Both Quick Writes
Quick Write: Write about a time in your life where you had an epiphany (a realization about your life) OR write about a time that you had to make an important decision.
Quick Write #2: In one paragraph, discuss several examples of Huck's empathy in the novel AND in a second paragraph, discuss several examples of empathy in the novel.
HW: Complete Both Quick Writes
DAY TWENTY ONE (4/13 and 4/14)
Research 6-7 important facts on Romanticism: I originially had a flip chart in class, but you are going to have to do this on your own.
Read Chapters 34-35 in class.
Write: You are required to write a page length response to the question: "How does Mark Twain satirize the romantics in his novel?" You must provide PROOF.
HW: Read Chapters 36-37 and respond to the question above.
Read Chapters 34-35 in class.
Write: You are required to write a page length response to the question: "How does Mark Twain satirize the romantics in his novel?" You must provide PROOF.
HW: Read Chapters 36-37 and respond to the question above.
DAY TWENTY TWO (4/15 and 4/18)
We started working in literature circles to continue reading Huck Finn. If you were absent, please see me!
HW: Finish Reading the Novel and BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZ NEXT CLASS
HW: Finish Reading the Novel and BE PREPARED FOR POP QUIZ NEXT CLASS
DAY TWENTY THREE (4/19 and 4/20)
Good Luck Studying for your exam!
Please review the videos on my main Huck Finn page to help you.
Babbitt - Do not enter my class without having read this assignment!!! You need to annotate and understand which parts are considered to be satire.
HW: STUDY FOR EXAM!!!!
Please review the videos on my main Huck Finn page to help you.
Babbitt - Do not enter my class without having read this assignment!!! You need to annotate and understand which parts are considered to be satire.
HW: STUDY FOR EXAM!!!!