The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Science | |
| Author | Jane Kersey
Sue Thomas Valerie Turner Peterstown Middle School | |
| Description | This unit uses the novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, as a basis for many different and
interesting activities for students to complete. The teacher has the option to limit or use the lessons completely to teach this book. Tests, vocabulary, puzzles, and activities are included. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | internet
internet links computer data projector VCR video cassette player cassette | |
| Grade Level | 5 6 | |
| National Standards | Language Arts:
Students will use the general skills and strategies of the reading process. Students will use listening and speaking strategies for different purposes. Math: Students will use a variety of strategies in the problem solving process. Students will use and apply the basic and advanced properties of the concept of measurement. Science: Students will understand the nature of scientific inquiry. | |
| Keywords | Tom Sawyer, Mississippi River, Mark Twain, Steamboats, Huck
Finn, superstitions | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Lesson 1: Hocus-Pocus Tom Lesson 2: Raging River Raft Race Lesson 3: Tom's Topographic Trek Lesson 4: Another Grave Mistake Lesson 5: A Novel Approach | |
| English IGO or CSO | 5.15,5.18,5.21,5.25,5.36,5.82,5.19,5.22,4.24,5.28,5.30,5.98,5.106,
5.96,6.15,6.18,6.21,6.26,6.39,6.43,6.44,6.31,6.30,6.33,6.54,6.55,6.67,6.110 6.12 | |
| Math IGO or CSO | 5.7,5.10,5.12,5.14,6.9,6.10 | |
| Science IGO or CSO | 5.5,5.8,5.9,5.10,5.13,6.1,6.4,6.5,6.7,6.8,6.9,6.10,6.13,6.14,6.16,6.18
6.20,6.21,6.22,6.23,6.24,6.25,6.44 | |