The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12

In this Common Core State Standards-aligned Literature Kit™, we divide the play by acts and scenes and feature reading comprehension and vocabulary questions. In every section, we include Before You Read and After You Read questions. The Before You Read activities prepare students for reading by setting a purpose for reading. They stimulate background knowledge and experience, and guide students to make connections between what they know and what they will learn. The After You Read activities check students' comprehension and extend their learning. Students are asked to give thoughtful consideration of the text through creative and evaluative short-answer questions and journal prompts. Also included are writing tasks, graphic organizers, comprehension quiz, word search, and crossword to further develop students' critical thinking and writing skills, and analysis of the text. About the Novel: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, written by Mark Twain, is the classic story of a young boy who travels down the Mississippi on a raft with a runaway slave. The story begins with Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, who have each earned themselves $6,000. Feeling restless, Huck yearns for the freedom he once had before finding himself under the care of the Widow Douglas. He is then taken away by his estranged father, who sets his sights on Huck's newfound fortune. Huck soon runs away, setting off down the Mississippi River, where he befriends a runaway slave named Jim. During their journey, they encounter many characters and hardships that threaten their freedom. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a classic tale of freedom, society, and social prejudices. All of our content meets the Common Core State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy. In This State Standards-aligned Literature KitTM, We Divide The Novel By Chapters Or Sections And Feature Reading Comprehension And Vocabulary Questions. In Every Section, We Include Before You Read And After You Read Questions. The Before You Read Activities Prepare Students For Reading By Setting A Purpose For Reading. They Stimulate Background Knowledge And Experience, And Guide Students To Make Connections Between What They Know And What They Will Learn. The After You Read Activities Check Students' Comprehension And Extend Their Learning. Students Are Asked To Give Thoughtful Consideration Of The Text Through Creative And Evaluative Short-answer Questions And Journal Prompts. Also Included Are Writing Tasks, Graphic Organizers, Comprehension Quiz, Test Prep, Word Search, And Crossword To Further Develop Students' Critical Thinking And Writing Skills, And Analysis Of The Text. About The Novel: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn, Written By Mark Twain, Is The Classic Story Of A Young Boy Who Travels Down The Mississippi On A Raft With A Runaway Slave. The Story Begins With Huck Finn And Tom Sawyer, Who Have Each Earned Themselves $6,000. Feeling Restless, Huck Yearns For The Freedom He Once Had Before Finding Himself Under The Care Of The Widow Douglas. He Is Then Taken Away By His Estranged Father, Who Sets His Sights On Huck's Newfound Fortune. Huck Soon Runs Away, Setting Off Down The Mississippi River, Where He Befriends A Runaway Slave Named Jim. During Their Journey, They Encounter Many Characters And Hardships That Threaten Their Freedom. The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn Is A Classic Tale Of Freedom, Society, And Social Prejudices. All Of Our Content Is Aligned To Your State Standards And Are Written To Bloom's Taxonomy. Travel down the Mississippi on an adventure that deals with themes of freedom, society and social prejudices. Before reading and after reading questions, along with suggested writing activities, help to fully engage students in the book. Students brainstorm the differences and similarities between Huck and Jim before predicting the outcome of their interaction. Explain how Huck tries to help the gang on the shipwreck. Put events from the story in order as they happened when Huck meets King and Duke. Find the synonym of the vocabulary words found in the text. Students reflect on the relationship between Huck and Jim as it progresses through the novel. Compare the friendships between Jim, Huck and Tom in a three-circle Venn Diagram. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, written by Mark Twain, is the classic story of a young boy who travels down the Mississippi on a raft with a runaway slave. The story begins with Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, who have each earned themselves $6,000. Feeling restless, Huck yearns for the freedom he once had before finding himself under the care of the Widow Douglas. He is then taken away by his estranged father, who sets his sights on Huck's newfound fortune. Huck soon runs away, setting off down the Mississippi River, where he befriends a runaway slave named Jim. During their journey, they encounter many characters and hardships that threaten their freedom. In this State Standards-aligned Literature Kit{u2122}, we divide the novel by chapters or sections and feature reading comprehension and vocabulary questions. In every section, we include Before You Read and After You Read questions. The Before You Read activities prepare students for reading by setting a purpose for reading. They stimulate background knowledge and experience, and guide students to make connections between what they know and what they will learn. The After You Read activities check students' comprehension and extend their learning. Students are asked to give thoughtful consideration of the text through creative and evaluative short-answer questions and journal prompts. Also included are writing tasks, graphic organizers, comprehension quiz, test prep, word search, and crossword to further develop students' critical thinking and writing skills, and analysis of the text. About the Novel: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, written by Mark Twain, is the classic story of a young boy who travels down the Mississippi on a raft with a runaway slave. The story begins with Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, who have each earned themselves