This mini-project asks kids to look at the Tom Sawyer archetype that Twain created and that permeates the TV and movies they see in popular culture. It asks students to compare Tom Sawyer to Dennis the Menace and/or Bart Simpson. It can easily be adapted to include many current characters, including Luke from "Modern Family" or Dash from "The Incredibles."
The instruction for this project is in color, the task requires internet research, and the assessed product is a keynote/powerpoint. This d