Of+Mice+and+Men


 * FULL TEXT OF NOVEL (In case you ever forget yours) **


 * Of Mice and Men Introductory Web Quest **

[|Google Doc of Intro WebQuest] Keep on computer in a **new doc**, saved as hour last name and OMM WQ ( 5 Smith OMM WQ ) Please put in MLA format.

Links are now active. PLEASE email me if you have any difficulty with the links so I may repair them.

Possibly troublesome links [|Beyond books 2] [|Steinbeck's biography and timeline (I combined both links into 1 section)] [|All things Steinbeck] [|The Farm] [|Caregiver Stress]


 * Of Mice and Men Historical Context/Allusion reference**
 * [|Bookdrum reference]**


 * Character Chart**
 * [|OMM Character Chart]**

1st hour [|American Dream] [|Life of a Migrant Worker] [|Loneliness] [|Relationship between Lennie and George]
 * Theme Work**

4th hour [|American Dream] [|Relationship between Lennie and George] [|Loneliness] [|Life of a Migrant Worker]

Please respond to ONE of the prompts below in a thorough and analytical response. Vlogs must be a minimum of 1 minute and you must quote the text to support your analysis and discussion. Please send to me at the beginning of class on the day it is due.
 * Vlog Prompts**
 * Vlog 1 due Monday, May 8th **

-Discuss the relationship between Lennie and George so far in the text. Can you find any relatable relationships in your own life? -Do you think this is a story that could take place in a modern day setting? Why or why not? -How does migrant life relate to loneliness, especially in this text? -Compare and Contrast 2 characters of your choosing. -Have there been any moments in the text that are surprising to you? If so, what and why? -Create your own prompt! Please respond to ONE of the prompts below in a thorough and analytical response. Because this is for the end of the book, there are several open ended responses that can be given, but to avoid spoilers, little information is given here. Please make sure to make your vlog after concluding the text. As always, make sure you include a quote to support your response. - Who is the most honorable character in the text? Why? What is admirable about him or her? - How do you see the 4 corner topics displayed in the text now that we've read it? Does your opinion change at all because of the text? Why or why not? - Discuss the significance of the role of Curley's Wife. How about the fact that she doesn't have a name? - Analyze George's actions at the end of the novel. Is it justified? Why or why not? - Why do you think Steinbeck had the men not accomplish their dream? - Whose dream was the strongest throughout the story? What commentary is Steinbeck making on the American Dream? - Free prompt of your own choosing.
 * Vlog 2 due Wednesday, May 10th**
 * Prompts**


 * Of Mice and Men Study Resources **

[|Link to Review Games/Chapter Summaries/Jeopardy]