Teacher Guide

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will be able to understand the structure and form of the classic short story.

  2. 2

    Students will be able to complete writing assignments that prompt depthful analysis of the themes, symbols, and motifs.

  3. 3

    Students will be able to engage in thoughtful discussion with peers and teachers about the themes of the story.

  4. 4

    Students will be able to consider the role of the setting in the development of plot and characters.

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