Of Mice and Men

By John Steinbeck

Author Biography
Learning Targets
Know the name of the author of Of Mice and Men Explain 2 details of John Steinbecks personal life List 3 books that were written by John Steinbeck Describe some of the qualities in John Steinbeck's novels

Author Biography
Read questions on packet p. 6 aloud together Read Author Biography p. 5 aloud together
As reading use highlighter to highlight information needed to answer questions

When finished reading/highlighting, write answers to questions Review & Discuss

Anticipation Guide
In Before Reading column mark:
Yes = I agree No = I disagree ? = I dont know

Statement

Having friends fulfills our basic human needs.

Statement

Mentally impaired people are worthless, and cannot function like regular people.

Statement

People who are strong know their strength, and how much they can hurt other people if they wanted to.

Statement

It is unnatural for people to have an attachment to, or feelings for, an animal.

Statement

The purpose of life is to strive for, and eventually reach, our goals and dreams.

Statement

Killing another human being is intolerable, and should be punished.

Statement

Running away from a crime is never acceptable.

Tally responses and put into a graph Journal = individual reflection of responses & group discussions

Elements of Storytelling
Plot the related series of events that make up a story Climax the turning point in the story; emotional high point for the character Conflict the struggle(s) between opposing forces, usually characters Character the individuals involved in Setting the time and place, or where and when, the action occurs Point of view the perspective from which a story is told Theme the main idea behind a literary work; the message in the story

Novel
A type of literary work which is lengthy (generally between 100-500 pages) Uses all the elements of storytelling

Note-Taking & Summarizing

Question
Ask yourself
Where is this taking place? What happened before this? Who are the characters involved? What do I NOT understand? What do I need to re-read? What do I need to ask my teacher to clarify?

Note-Taking & Summarizing

Predict
What will happen next? What effect will this have on the characters? What effect will this have on the plot?

Note-Taking & Summarizing

Connect
Try to relate to characters or events in story
Have you ever encountered a similar situation? How did you handle the situation? Have you ever known a person like any of the characters? Does this remind you of any other stories you have read?

Note-Taking & Summarizing

Summarize
In your own words, break down the most important information, details, events in the order they happened in the story.

Note-Taking & Summarizing

Reflect
Why I am reading this? What have you learned so far? What do you think is the theme? Do you like the story? Why or why not?

Chapter 1
Review vocabulary terms & definitions for Chapter 1 Read Chapter 1 (p. 1-16) Fill in note-taking & summarizing for Chapter 1 (packet p. 12)

Chapter 1 ~ Dialogue
Learning Target
I will
Know the meaning of the term dialogue. Understand the differences between dialogue form and narrative form.

Packet p. 13-14

Homework
Complete packet p. 13-14 (dialogue) Vocabulary practice packet p. 15 using context clues Chapter 1 terms Review notes ~ Quiz tomorrow ~ chapter 1

Agenda
Quiz chapter 1 Correct Quiz & Discuss Chapter 2 write definitions for vocabulary terms

Chapter 2
Go over Chapter 2 vocabulary definitions Read Chapter 2 Fill in Note-taking & Summarizing packet p. 16

Chapter 2 ~ Analyzing Poetry

Learning Target
I will familiarize myself with translating poetry into familiar language to aide in comprehension. I will familiarize myself with using translated poetry to understand meaning.

Packet p. 17-18

Homework
Complete packet p. 17-18 (analyzing poetry) Vocabulary practice packet p. 19 using vocabulary in context Chapter 2 terms Review notes ~ Quiz tomorrow ~ chapter 2

Agenda
Quiz chapter 2 Correct Quiz & Discuss Begin Chapter 3

Chapter 3
Go over Chapter 3 vocabulary definitions Read Chapter 3 Fill in Note-taking & Summarizing packet p. 20

Chapter 3 ~ Recognizing Vivid Details

Learning Targets
I will
Become familiar with details in writings that develop mood. Explain how details can help to create understanding of text.

Packet p. 21

Homework
Complete packet p. 21 (vivid details) Vocabulary practice packet p. 22 synonyms & antonyms Chapter 3 terms Review notes ~ Quiz tomorrow ~ chapter 3 Study Vocab ~ Quiz tomorrow ~

Chapter 4
Go over Chapter 4 vocabulary definitions & write definitions in class Read Chapter 4 Fill in Note-taking & Summarizing packet p. 24

Chapter 4 ~ Conflict & Effect

Learning Targets
I will verbally state the meaning of conflict. I will list and explain the 3 common types of conflict. Given a conflict from the story, I will state the type of conflict given and explain the effect for the conflict.

Packet p. 25

Homework
Complete packet p. 25 (conflict & effect) Vocabulary practice packet p. 26 Chapter 4 terms Review notes ~ Quiz tomorrow ~ chapter 4 Write definitions vocab list chapter

Chapter 5
Go over Chapter 5 vocabulary definitions Read Chapter 5 Fill in Note-taking & Summarizing packet p. 27

Chapter 5 ~ Character Types

Learning Targets
I will explain the difference between protagonist and antagonist in literature. I will list and explain the 4 different types of characters. I will identify if the author uses direct or indirect characterization.

Packet p. 28-29

Homework
Complete packet p. 28-29 (character types) Vocabulary practice packet p. 30 analogies Chapter 5 terms Write vocabulary definitions ~ chapter 6

Chapter 6
Go over Chapter 6 vocabulary definitions Read Chapter 6 Fill in Note-taking & Summarizing packet p. 31

Chapter 6 ~ Theme
Learning Targets
I will give examples of themes from familiar works. I will create a theme for the novel Of Mice & Men

Packet p. 32

Homework
Complete packet p. 32 (theme) Vocabulary practice packet p. 33 Vocabulary in Context Chapter 6 terms Review notes ~ Quiz tomorrow ~ chapter 5-6 Study Vocab ~ Quiz tomorrow ~

Agenda
Quiz ~ Chapters 5-6 Vocab Quiz ~ Chapters 4-6 Begin Of Mice & Men project portfolio. Study End of book Test