Introduction
Today you are going to begin researching information about Mark Twain. This should help you understand who he was and what motivated him to write novels like Tom Sawyer.
Task
Task #1:
Type a PARAGRAPH explaining the connection between Twain and Halley's Comet. (Include the web address from where you found your information).
Task #2:
Using the given websites (and any others you may find), answer the following questions about Twain:
1. What was Mark Twain's real name?
2. Where was he born?
3. Where did he grow up?
4. What work did he do on the Mississippi River?
5. What does "Mark Twain" mean?
6. When was The Adventures of Tom Sawyer published?
7.. What are five interesting facts about Mark Twain?
8. How did Mark Twain create his characters?
*Remember, ANSWERS IN COMPLETE SENTENCES. Make sure to note any additional websites you used.
Task #3:
1. Name at least three things you can tell about Tom Sawyer by watching this clip.
2. Judging by the movie trailer, what do you think the book will be like?
Task #4: Check out the given links to find an interesting picture of Mark Twain. Copy and paste it into your Google Doc.
Then, answer the following questions:
1. Why did you choose this picture?
2. Do you feel it captures Twain's personality? Why or why not?
Check over your work to make sure you have answered all the questions, used complete sentences, and correct grammar, usage and mechanics.
Process
Task #1: Go to google (or another search engine) and type in "Mark Twain and Halley's Comet". Follow an appropriate link to discover what the connection is between the two.
Task #2: Websites to research Mark Twain's Life. Use this information to answer the questions in task 2. Feel free to find additional websites as needed.
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/railton/index2.html
Task #3: Use this video to answer task #3:
Task #4: Use the following websites to help you answer task #4
http://www.marktwainmuseum.org/