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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "The Prince and the Pauper" Teacher Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Opens with valuable background information for "The Prince and the Pauper" as well as explanations of format. Features chapter-by-chapter summaries, historical notes, probing questions, vocabulary, and quotations. Also includes language,...
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Other

Ellen's Place: Will Rogers 1879 1935

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides extensive information on the life and philosophy of Will Rogers.
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Unit Plan
Universal Teacher

Moore's Teacher Resources: Mark Twain's Adventures of Tom Sawyer

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site from the UK. Includes plot analysis, characters, thematic elements, and cultural analysis of the novel.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: James (Grover) Thurber

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general biography of James Thurber (1894-1961 CE), American writer and cartoonist. Content includes a long list of selected works and various quotes.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs American Masters: Will Rogers

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most popular men in America during his time, Will Rogers was a film star, author, radio performer and vaudeville actor among other things. This PBS page offers a look at his life.
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Other

Literary Explorer Presents: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into the world of Tom Sawyer when you explore this site. These links range from information about Mark Twain to the analysis of major characters.
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Handout
C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: Will Rogers

For Students 9th - 10th
Humorist Will Rogers is included as one of the writers whose works helped to change the society. Here's a biography, and links to other pages about Rogers.