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Lesson 1 (from Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3)

Objective

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3

Chapters 1, 2, and 3 cover the registration for and the first moments of the trip. Twain and his traveling companions are understandably excited about such a grand adventure. The purpose of this lesson is to explore the inception and initiation of the excursion in more detail.

Lesson

1.) Group discussion: Split the class into three or four groups, and have each group discuss the following: Why do you think Twain uses the advertisement as his introduction to the excursion? Given his proven ability to write, do you think he might have been able to do a better job himself? Why or why not?

2.) Class discussion: Give several reasons why Twain might have to be excited about such an adventure. Which do you think is most important to him? Why?

3.) Debate: Split the class into two groups, and assign each a side of the following topic: The...

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