Author's Style: “My Watch: An Instructive Little Tale” by Mark Twain

In this lesson, students will read "My Watch: An Instructive Little Tale," by Mark Twain. Students will analyze how Twain’s use of figurative language creates style. Students will present their analysis in an oral presentation.
Resource ID#: 32853 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Keywords: Mark Twain, "My Watch: An Instructive Little Tale", figurative language, text evidence, style, satire, personification, simile, metaphor
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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