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In your assigned groups, you will create a Google Slides presentation analyzing the themes, characters, symbols, and main ideas of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Your goal is to demonstrate a deep understanding of Mark Twain’s purpose and the novel’s lasting impact.

Step 1: Create Your Presentation

Step 2: Submit Your Work on Padlet

1. Upload your group’s Google Slides to the designated Padlet.

2. Record and upload a video of your group presenting the slides—make sure every member contributes.

Step 3: Watch, Review and Provide Feedback

Individually, review the slides and presentation videos of each other group.

Comment on Padlet with:
✅ 2 Glows (something the group did well)
🔄 1 Grow (an area for improvement)

Be thoughtful and specific in your feedback!

Step 4: Individual Reflection (End of the Padlet)

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To complete this project, individually record and upload a 2-minute video to Padlet reflecting on your learning journey through Huckleberry Finn.

Choose three of the following questions to answer in your video:

🎭 What challenged your thinking the most in this novel?

📖 How has your understanding of its themes and messages evolved?

🔍 What key takeaways will you carry with you beyond this class?

🤔 Did your perspective on morality, freedom, or race shift while reading? If so, how?

📝 How did your approach to analyzing literature change throughout this unit?

💬 If you could have a conversation with Mark Twain, what would you ask him about the novel?

🌍 How does Huckleberry Finn connect to modern society or current events?

🚀 What advice would you give to a future student about reading this novel?

This is your opportunity to think critically about your learning process and personal growth. Be honest, reflective, and specific!

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Step 3: Watch, Review and Provide Feedback

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Step 3: Watch, Review and Provide Feedback

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Glows

I liked the organisation and how nicely everything was structured.

There were also some very nice photos that really make us understand the setting of the story and what the slides are trying to convey

Grows

The main thing would be to clean up the slides a bit. The titles are al over the place and there is a lot of blank spaces here and there.

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I like the presentation's conciseness; its only 6 slides long.

I like the two symbols that were provided. I agree with both symbols that Jim shows a lack of knowledge and stupidity of the South. The raft represents freedom.

I like how your slides are put together, but I think it's pretty confusing since some slides have very little words or some have too many, and I am unsure which to focus on. I think for the empty slides you should add images and for the slides with a lot of words I think its better to underline it.

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I liked how they used Tom Sawyer as a symbol of Southerners and Romanticism. Another thing this group did well was connecting the characters' growth to the American Revolutionary War. However, one thing they could have improved was addressing Tom Sawyer’s lack of moral growth. He still saw everything as an adventure, even when it wasn’t supposed to be. Despite his family’s views, he still valued Jim and helped free him, so we can’t say he had no moral growth at all—but showing a bit more development would have been better.

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Grow

There could be a bit more text on the last slides. it is a bit confusing to those who may not have access to the speaker notes.

There are too many words in the speaker notes of slide 3.

Glow

I like the slide theme and how there are a lot of pictures to support the text.

The text its organised well and coherently.

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I liked how they mentioned Tom growing into a more sympathetic character after Jim rescues him from the bullet injury since that’s exactly what I thought too. Another strong point was their detailed moral analysis of each character. One thing they could have improved was organizing their discussion on symbolism with bullet points to make it clearer.

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I like how organised the slide were and how concise they were too.

I like how they have a lot of images, which makes the slide presentation more appealing

Instead of spending too much time on a single symbolism slide, they could have created an additional slide with images to make the presentation more engaging. Because they talked for a long time in one slide it made it a bit boring.

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What challenged your thinking the most on this novel?

The one thing that challenged me the most in the novel was wondering which stop was important or not.

If you could have a conversation with Mark Twain, what would you ask him about the novel?

If I could have a conversation with Mark Twain. I would ask would be "Why he added so many stops." The reason being is due to the fact that there so many unnecessary stops in Huckle Berry Finn and there isn't soild reason on why that is the case.

What advice would you give to a future student about reading this novel.

My advice would be to read the book first then look at the book itself then after reading a chapter or so. Look at a summary or analysis of the novel. The reason why I would give this advice to make sure that the students properly read the book but also get some outside sources in order to see what others think of the book. Furthermore, casual readers of novels such as this may not be bind to read the entire book if they are not interested.

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The moral analysis visuals, the rating system, were really inspiring. It was a creative way to present the characters' moral development. I also liked the detailed descriptions of the symbolism, as they added depth to the presentation and helped connect different themes in the story. One thing they could have improved was the purpose and main idea slides. Adding a few more words or explanations would have made their points clearer and helped the audience better understand the overall message of their presentation.

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Glow:

The design of the slides seems absolutely amazing, with well-organized contents specifying the underwater part of the iceberg.

The voice was really clear to hear.

Grow:

I hope the presentation to be a bit shorter.

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Glow

I like how you gave examples showing twains purpose. It really showed us how it was applied.

You also used a lot of images which helped the reader understand better

Grow

you could try to have less words on your slides. This can help readers feel more connected to the slide without being bored.

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Glow I: I like how they used a scale to describe morality of the Huck, Jim and Tom

Glow II: I like how the slide is organized with pictures; it is easy to visualize the situation.

Grow: I think the slide is too wordy, same as in speaker note, so it can be good idea to lessen some wordy slides, especially symbolism part.

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Glows:

I like How deep you guys analysis on the beliefs and morality at that period. I agree with those and we have it in our slides also

I also like the determination of the main purpose of the text. although we have it differently, I think the theme you guys introduce appears to be very consistence in the book.

Grow

I think the context is overall very good, but I suggest minimizing the advance words using in your speaker note, because it wouldn't be clearly understand without seeing those words

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I like how they have mostly only images, and all the text is in the speaker notes, which makes it more engaging and less boring since there are more images.

I also liked how they graded each character in the moral analysis which is unique

I like how there is so much symbolism added, but I think they could have picked the top three to talk about to make it into two separate slides so it wouldn't feel like there is too much information in one slide.

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Glow- Presentation was organized

Glow 2- Explanation for the purpose and idea is well written

Grow- Some slides are inconsistience when it comes to visuals and reading. Maybe add more pictures to make the presentation more engaging, and reduce some words in slides like 4, and 6.

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2 Grows:

Organized slides helped me to understand easily.

I like how they differentiate the raft and land at the symbolism section.

1 Grow:

I like how you analyzed deeply into, but I think you can simplify some of the explanation in order to shorten the presentation.

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Glow 1: Making evidence and statement. Such as siting the page and chapter

Glow 2: Connecting the smaller topics with the bigger picture

Grow 1: Put a introduction page or slide

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Glow:

The images were properly used to describe the contents in the slides, helping audiences to imagine better.

The expansion and generalization of the moral of Huck Finn to the narratives of mistreated people was impressive.

Grow:

Some slides had lacking bullet points, showing the clear emptiness

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I like the way you sort your slides, which is cutting into a chunk of information. It displays the American History and discusses the relationship between black and white. American during the time. Moreover, acknowledge each character independently. Explain their deep thought.

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Glow:

The brand new rating system of each character's morality was really creative.

I like how the group had a great portion of image, especially in the reflection section.

Grow:

Sometimes I see the wall of text with bullet points.

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Glow 1: Use of colour and visuals

Glow 2: Each slide felt like a new way of presenting

Grow 1: One area of improvement would be to put pictures of the slides while you are talking in video.

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Glow- Slides is organized and creative/engaging

Glow 2- Voices can be heard and was clear

Grow- The slides are great, but it could've been shorter

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Glow I like how the slide consistently contains a picture, it is very easy to see and visualize.

Glow II: I like how the slide is organized and keeps it simple, especially the personal and Reflection part

Grow II: It would be nice if the word size is bigger because some words are little bit too small and cannot see from far away.

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Glows:

I was very amazed by the layout and decoration of the overall template, which I think it is very important on a slide show.

I also notice that you guys has a really good analysis on the implementation of satires in the book, that is very concise

Grow

however, I would suggest to decrease the word amount in your presentation speaker note, I feels like it is too long for a presentation

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Glows

creative design in the label and image use are very consistent with the template

word choice are very consistence through out the text

Grow

more deeper analysis on the main theme of the novel

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uU-J74nrLMDtZ87XqTzwasvhXAqakEzd/view?usp=drive_link

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One challenge while reading this book is understanding the old vocabularies and grammar. Sometimes, they don't make sense when depicting the imagery of the story. Second, throughout the novel, I discovered some themes about the book. They intertwine with each other, but one stands out the most throughout multiple chapters, which is about "morality can sometimes be a restriction on a person." This is revealed by Huck's motivations when he tries to do something he doesn't want to do initially. finally, if there's a new student who is going to read the book like we do, I would suggest they to review the historical context first before reading the book, because that would provide them a different thinking about the details of the book.

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✅ 2 Glow:

I liked how the presentation was simple and easy to understand (not too many texts on each slide).

Clear voice and explanations

🔄 1 Glow: I think the video is too long, so maybe create a short video that helps people understand more easily.

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2 Glow:

I like how the rating for Moral Analysis is well thought out and easy to understand.

I liked that the slides used images of various scenes.

1 Glow:

There was a lot of text on slide 3, but it looked unbalanced compared to the other slides, so I think it would be better to have less text on slide 3 like the other slides.

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2 Grows:

I like the slides that show symbols because they have a big picture that easily shows what is the symbol.

I like how they analyze the character and the purpose of the author closely and in detail.

1 Grow:

I like how the slides looks, but one thing that I think you can improve is to make each slides' the amount of word and picture almost the same.

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２ Glow:

I liked their precise and easy to understand explanations.

I liked how the important points were emphasized in the text on the slides.

1 Glow:

The slides were well organized and easy to understand, however, there was a lot of text on each slide, so I think it would be better to reduce the amount of text on each slide.

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2 Grows:

I like the Moral Analysis slides that rating the ethical dilemmas.

I like how they connect the analysis to the historical background that the author had.

1 Grow:

I like how they uses various images to explain their thoughts, but some slides have more words and that makes audiences to take time to understand.

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What challenged your thinking the most in this novel?

The most challenging thing that I faced in this novel was the language difficulties. This is because sometimes I took time to understand the meaning of the word and the context in order to analyze the book.

How did your approach to analyzing literature change throughout this unit?

My approach to analyzing literature changed a lot throughout this unit because, throughout this book, I try to think about what each character and object represents which helps me to figure out the main theme of the book.

How does Huckleberry Finn connect to modern society or current events?

Huckleberry Finn tells us the importance of gaining knowledge and understanding what happening in real life which can connect to modern society because some people in the current world easily believe false information from the internet.

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The most challenging part of the book was the unusual and old grammar that kept me from reading faster. In addition, old vocabulary in literature made me live on the dictionary while reading.

My takeaway from the class is that background research is inevitable for the philological analysis of the book.

If I could talk to Mark Twain, I'd like to listen to the advice from the wise man about the current situation of polarization, and is it the freedom and liberty that he pursued.

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1). My thinking was challenged the most by the evolution of Huck and Finn. I couldn't understand how they changed so much in such a short amount of time. They also became very close over that time and it was a completely different direction from what I thought the story would go through.

2). The main takeaway I got was that when two people are forced to be together and go through the walks of life together. They start to understand each other a lot better and are able to see things from a different perspective in the long run. In this case, we can see how Huck and Jim are so understanding of each other and listen to each others issues and stories despite not being with each other for a long time.

3). I would say that it is very similar to the racism of today. racism is a very ongoing issue and we can see how there is a severe segregation between whites and blacks. Today, it is not as prevalent as back then today, but it still shows how such an outdated ideology can persist throughout such a wide expanse of time.

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Based on reading the book and understanding the content, racism and an ethical dilemma are displayed. Within Huck Finn. It also represents the American history. In theory, I would understand there is the goal to accomplish, freedom in a new state, and that also displays new lives for those traveling in a harsh shipment. The symbol refers to the hidden meaning.Which is also reflecting me as a person to the goal that I may face with the issue of social dilemma, but focus on the main goal, and at the end of the day, I am able to get things done in time.

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The most challenging part of reading Huckleberry Finn was the difficult vocabulary and typos that sometimes made it hard to understand. However, as I worked through the novel, my understanding of its themes and messages evolved. I began to see how Twain used satire to criticize society, particularly its views on morality, freedom, and race. This novel made me reflect on how people justify wrong actions and how true freedom is more than just physical escape. My perspective on these topics shifted as I saw Huck struggle with his conscience, realizing that morality is not always defined by society’s rules but by personal integrity. Throughout this unit, my approach to analyzing literature changed as I learned to look beyond the surface and consider the historical context, the author’s intent, and deeper meanings. If I could talk to Mark Twain, I would ask him about his decision to use dialects and informal language—how he balanced realism with readability, and whether he anticipated the controversy surrounding the book.

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What challenged your thinking the most in this novel?

There were a few struggles while reading the book. For example, something I really did not understand was why the enslavement were considered "morally right" by society, even though it is sadistic action.

What key takeaways will you carry with you beyond this class?

The key takeaway from this novel is that what's "right" is often determined by social norms, even if it is not immoral. The evidence could be find in all over the books: such people act in heinous behavior but no one tries to stop it.

Did your perspective on morality, freedom, or race shift while reading? If so, how?

My view on morality changed throug reading the book. Before then, I thought morality is a universal concept where it cannot be changed. However, after the reading, I've noticed that what's considered as "moral" can shift depending on social norms.

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• If you could have a

conversation with Mark Twain, what would you ask him about the novel?

I would probably ask him what was his intention with Jim's character. This is because some people see Jim as a powerful symbol in humanity and other people argue that they see Jim as a racial stereotype how slaves were back then. What was your overall goal in in shaping his Journey?

• How does Huckleberry Finn connect to modern society or current events?

Huckleberry Finn connect's to modern society by highlighting stereotype's and social justice that still exists today. In the novel, it often shows how Jim is being treated unfairly compared to others ultimately because of racist beliefs which represents (stereotypes). Moreover, the novel explores social justice by questioning what is right and wrong. Huck is told that by society that helping Jim is a crime but he decided to follow his own morals instead which connects to (social justice).

What advice would you give to a future student about reading this novel?

Advice that I would give to a future student reading this novel would be to probably form your own opinion as some people see this book as a powerful message against racism while others think it has problems. Another advice I would give is to just enjoy the adventure in the novel and get to see Huck's unique way of exploring/seeing the world.

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If You could have a conversation with Mark Twain, what would you ask him about the novel?

If I were to have a conversation with Mark Twain, I would ask him that since Twain uses satire to criticize the hypocrisy in politics and religion, Does these issues have improved since his time?

How does Huckleberry Finn connect to modern society or current events?

Twain uses satire as a way to mock the hypocrisy in religion and politics. These issues are still ongoing till this day. The use of satire criticize the hypocrisy in religion. Specifically Christianity, as people in the book claims to be good-christian, however accepting racism and slavery. This connects to modern society regarding religious hypocrisy.

What advice would you give to future students who would read this novel?

I would advice them that as they read, think about the historical context as it was based around the 1800's. Think about the protagonist growth because it's important in the book. Lastly, don't worry about how the book is written. It's based on the southern part of the US which does sound confusing, however the more you read it, the more you'll be able to understand it.

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1. What challenged your thinking the most in this novel?

What challenged my thinking the most in this novel was the idea of slavery. I had never really thought much about slavery before, but reading this novel allowed me to think deeply about how slavery affected people's lives and feelings.

2. Did your perspective on morality, freedom, or race shift while reading? If so, how?

While reading this novel, my perspective on morality, freedom, and race has changed a little because at first Huck sees Jim as just a slave person, but as the story progresses they go on an adventure together to seek freedom, and he begins to see him as a true friend. This incident has changed my perspective on friendship a little.

3. What advice would you give to a future student about reading this novel?

To future students, I would advise them to pay close attention to how each character growth as they read this novel. Huck grows a lot as a person throughout the story, and comparing his growth to the beginning of the story will make it an enjoyable read.