Literature

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Here is the plan for this week of classes. Read it carefully to know what you have to do each day.

This week we are going to review Mark Twain, so you can click on the category Readings on Mark Twain or here to get the biography of Mark Twain.

Here is the biography of Mark Twain.

The book to read this week is The Prince and the Pauper. Pay close atention while you read and highlight all the information you consider important.

To get the book click on the category Reading on the link The Prince and the Pauper or click here to get the book.

Here is the book The Prince and the Pauper ready to be read. Enjoy!

Each book you read you have a certain vocabulary and look for the definitions of them.
here is the vocabulary for The Prince and the Pauper

Click here to download the story map and fill the boxes with information about the story.

If you read carefully the book, you realized it had a very special message.

Write a paragraph no longer than 100 words describing the message of the book.

In case you have troubles organizing your ideas check the category I need to help to write ... a paragraph? or click here.

With the use of Microsoft Publiser create a newspaper no longer than four pages including all the events you consider important to mention.

Think of the main characters. Illustrate two characteristics of them. Write at least one sentence describing why you chose each illustration.

Imagine you know Mark Twain and he asked for your opinion about the book.

Write him a friendly letter commenting what you think about the book.

In case you have forgotten how to write a friendly letter click on the category I need help to write ... a friendly letter or click here.

Think of the book. You have the opportunity to rewrite the end of the story. Create a new end using your imagination.

Write a 5 paragraph essay, make sure it's no longer than one page, which contains the following:
1. Author's biography
2. Character's description
3. The plot or problem of the story
4. The solution of the problem

If you have questions on how to write an essay click on the category I need help to write ... an essay? or click here.

Complete your quiz making sure to follow carefully the instructions. Write your answers clear and briefly.

Here is your quiz.

In case you need to translate something, here is a link to an online translator. Feel free to use it, you don't need a subscription.

This is the link for the Merriam-Webster online dictionary. You can look any word definition here.

This is an online dictionary that you can use to look for your definitions.

Here is a link that helps you organize the paragraphs. Feel free to check it every time you have questions on how to organize your thoughts before writing.

Here is a power point presentation that describe each part of a letter. Check this to have an idea of how to do it.

Here is a link that explains the writing process, read this in case you have questions while writing yours.