1. What was his job?

2. Along which river are some of his most famous novels set?

3. What does Mark Twain mean?

4. Can you name one of his famous novels?

5. Did he write plays as well as novels and short stories?

6. Can you name one of his short sotries?

Step 2. Sharing

Ask Ss if they know any of Mark Twain's novels. If they know, let them tell the others the plot briefly. If not, tell them briefly.

Summary of the adventures of Tom Sawyer

This is a story about a young boy named Tom Sawyer who is very mischievous and likes o go on adventures. He lives with his Aunt Polly and his halfbrother Sid. Tom also had two friends named Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn. Bechy Thatcher is Tom's girlfriend and Injun Joe is the town's thief and murderer. This story takes place in the mid-1800s in a small village in Missouri along the Mississippi River.

Summary of the adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Before the novel begins, Huck Finn has led a life of absolute freedom. His parents are either dead or absent and so Huck is not used to following any rules. The most important part of his character is his desire to save a black slave, Jim, and free him from slavery. He runs away with Jim whom he sees as a person and not property. They escape down the river giving Huckleberry time to think of the best thing to do.

Step 3. Homework: Try to read one of Mark Twain's work and share it with your partner.

Period two Reading

Teaching procedures:

Step 1. Pre-reading

Discuss the question with your partners and then report your work. Encourage to express your opinions freely.

(1) If a rich person gives you a large amount of money to use as you like, for example, one million pound, what will you do with it? Why?