1. January 17 – Advice to Youth
Agenda:
Quick-write
Understanding “Advice to Youth”
The Mysterious Stranger (selections
Video Clip
Reading (Chapter 2)
Goal:
Understand the criticism and satire in Twain’s writing
Take out:
Pen/Pencil
Notebook
“Advice to Youth”
Homework:
Read chapter 2 of The Mysterious Stranger
Define Vocabulary
Answer Reading Questions

2. Quick-write
What is?
List at least three things that Mark Twain is critical of in “Advice to Youth”, and explain the point that he is trying to make about each one.

3. “Advice to Youth”
With your group, identify the satirical technique and concrete detail that connects to the criticism and message that I have defined for you
Check with me to make sure your answer is correct
Share your answer with the class

4. The Mysterious Stranger
You will be reading three selections from Twains final story, The Mysterious Stranger
In this book, Twain weaves the story of three young friends in Austria who befriend – you guessed it – a mysterious stranger.
This stranger turns out to have mystical powers, and he shows the boys the realities of the world as he sees them.
You will be reading parts of chapters 2, 8 and 9, and identifying the satire therein.
Your homework tonight is to read chapter 2 (page 1-6), answer the questions, and define the underlined vocabulary words

5. Mysterious Stranger - Video
Take out your notebook, and title it “The Mysterious Stranger”
Jot down anything that stands out to you as we watch the following claymation video: The Mysterious Stranger
What is the meaning of the story?