Title: |
Perspectives and Point of View |
URL: |
https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/mark-twain-perspectives-pov-video-gallery/mark-twain/ |
Content Source: |
PBS
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| Type: |
Audio/Video
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Overview: |
In this media gallery, students will interact with clips from Ken Burns' Mark Twain. After watching these clips and engaging with the associated discussion questions, students will analyze how Mark Twain's (Samuel Clemens') perspective and point of view evolved over time.
This resource provides an opportunity for students to build background knowledge about the author and use that knowledge to analyze his cultural perspective. |
| Content Standard(s): |
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 9
| 3. Analyze how an author's cultural perspective influences style, language, and themes. | English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 10
| 3. Analyze how an author's cultural perspective influences style, language, and themes. | English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 11
| 3. Analyze how an author explicitly exhibits his/her cultural perspective in developing style and meaning. | English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 12
| 3. Evaluate how an author explicitly exhibits his/her cultural perspective in developing style and meaning. |
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| Tags:
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cultural perspective, Mark Twain, style |
| License Type:
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Custom Permission Type
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| Accessibility | Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles |
| Comments | Handouts and materials associated with this resource can be found to the right of the video under the heading, "Support Materials for Use with Students". |