First, to help you get started with this whole process, you might want to check out the following links related to Mark Twain the novel:
The Huck Finn Homepage from University of Virginia
Ken Burns' Mark Twain on PBS
Wikipedia: Mark Twain
Wikipedia: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Now that we have begun reading the novel, it's time to print out a copy of the Study Guide. As we read, you will answer questions from the guide and keep them in your binder. I'll check periodically to see that you are current, and you'll receive points at the end of the process. Daily quizzes on the reading will come directly from the study guide, so it makes sense on several levels to do the work.
In addition to keeping up with the reading, each of you are required to keep a vocabulary log, looking up unfamiliar words as you come to them and defining them in the context of the book. Look for that handout soon, as well.
Finally, as we begin the book, remember that your eventual goal is the research paper. Keeping this in mind as you read is essential, as you will need to take good notes. I encourage you to "write as you read," either writing in the margin of the book or keeping a reading journal (I'll explain in class). This will be invaluable when it comes to writing the paper.
The Huck Finn Homepage from University of Virginia
Ken Burns' Mark Twain on PBS
Wikipedia: Mark Twain
Wikipedia: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Now that we have begun reading the novel, it's time to print out a copy of the Study Guide. As we read, you will answer questions from the guide and keep them in your binder. I'll check periodically to see that you are current, and you'll receive points at the end of the process. Daily quizzes on the reading will come directly from the study guide, so it makes sense on several levels to do the work.
In addition to keeping up with the reading, each of you are required to keep a vocabulary log, looking up unfamiliar words as you come to them and defining them in the context of the book. Look for that handout soon, as well.
Finally, as we begin the book, remember that your eventual goal is the research paper. Keeping this in mind as you read is essential, as you will need to take good notes. I encourage you to "write as you read," either writing in the margin of the book or keeping a reading journal (I'll explain in class). This will be invaluable when it comes to writing the paper.