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Huck Finn
Inference and Evidence

Big Skills

Big Questions

  • ANALYZE!
  • Read closely to determine explicit meaning
  • Make logical inferences to promote deeper meaning and understanding
  • Use textual evidence as citations to support analysis
  • ​Writing explanatory texts
  • What changes must a person go through to become a "good" person?
  • What guides morality and conscience?
  • How do people in different circumstances find their version of eudaimonia (a good life)?

Vocabulary, Notes, and Other Resources You'll Probably Ignore

  • ONLINE PDF
  • AUDIOBOOK (maybe try playing at x1.25 speed)
  • Ch. 1) 01:45; Ch. 2) 9:25; Ch.4) 31:26; Ch. 5) 38:56; Ch. 6) 47:35; Ch. 7) 1:02:37; Ch. 8) 1:16:10; Ch. 10) 1:48:13; Ch. 11) 1:55:30; Ch. 12) 2:10:06; Ch. 13) 2:25:00; Ch. 14) 2:35:16; Ch. 15) 2:43:43; Ch. 16) 2:56:27; Ch. Ch. 19) 3:57:58; Ch. 20) 4:16:48; Ch. 21) 4:35:58; Ch. 22) 4:56:53; Ch. 23) 5:08:32; Ch. 24) 5:21:24; Ch. 25) 5:34:16; Ch. 26) 5:50:33; Ch. 27) 6:06:20; Ch. 28) 6:20:45; Ch. 29) 6:40:00; Ch. 30) 7:00:14; Ch. 31) 7:06:44

ESSAY RESOURCES​
  • NOTES: Using MLA format for textual evidence
  • NOTES: Writing a literary analysis essay
  • NOTES: Essay paragraph formats
  • Sample Essay
  • ​Essay Prep Video lectures

Assignments

  • Textual Evidence Vocab (GC)

(40) HUCK FINN READING GUIDE
(passed out in packet form)
  • Huck Finn River Map
  • Huck Finn Essay Prompt Explication (GC)
  • Huck Finn Chapter 1-8 summary quiz (GC)
  • Huck Finn Chapter 11-19 summary quiz (GC)
  • Huck Finn Chapter 24-31 summary quiz 

  • Huck Finn Chapter 1-8 analysis questions (GC)
  • Huck Finn Chapter 11-19 analysis questions (GC)
  • ​Huck Finn Ch 24-31 Analysis Questions (GC)
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  • Colonel Sherburn Speech Close Reading (GC)

(50) HUCK FINN ESSAY (Due Nov 29)
    • (5) Huck Finn Thesis Development
    • (10) Quote Catcher
    • (10) ​Graphic Organizer
    • (10) Outline
    • ​Essay Video lectures ​​​​
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(10) Other Projects
  • Thesis Writing and Textual Evidence

Assessment

40% Reading Guide
50% Essay
10% Other Projects

INFERENCE & TEXTUAL EVIDENCE PROFICIENCY SCALE
Score 4
  • In addition to Score 3, in-depth inferences and applications go beyond what was taught.
Score 3
READING
  • Read closely to determine what a text says explicitly 
  • Make logical inferences and deeper, implicit meaning about a text
  • ​Cite strong evidence to support analysis of inferences from the text
WRITING
  • I can plan a multi-paragraph essay using an alphanumeric outline
  • I can write an arguable and specific thesis statement
  • I can maintain a formal style, tone, and conventions in my writing
  • I can utilize MLA format throughout an entire essay
  • I can structure and develop an essay through writing an effective introduction, supporting body paragraphs, and a meaningful conclusion.
Score 2
  • Recognizes or recalls specific vocabulary
    • text
    • evaluate
    • determine
    • interpret
    • explain
    • analysis
    • inference
    • support
    • develop
    • textual evidence
    • thesis
    • cite
    • explicit
    • implicit
  • Describes what a grade-appropriate text says explicitly and draws logical inferences
Score 1
  • With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.​
Score 0
  • Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.

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Email

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  • Eng III - Spring Units
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