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“Yesterday & Today”<br />
November/December 2010<br />
activity<br />
Critical Thinking<br />
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________<br />
Read. Think. Explain.<br />
In trying to understand an article, it’s important to read it carefully and thoughtfully,<br />
focusing on the words the author chose and thinking about the article’s big ideas.<br />
In this activity, you’ll answer a series of questions about two well-known fictional characters<br />
and the authors who created them.<br />
Directions: Answer the questions below, using information and details from the article to back up your ideas.<br />
1. What are the two sides to Tom Sawyer’s character?<br />
2. Why did people love Mark Twain?<br />
3. In what ways is Bart Simpson similar to Tom Sawyer?<br />
4. What is one of Matt Groening’s inspirations for The Simpsons? How is Matt similar to<br />
and different from Bart?<br />
5. What do Matt Groening and Mark Twain have in common?<br />
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