Your Name: ______________________________________
Of Mice and Men
English 20-2 Booklet
As we finish each chapter you will be expected to complete the
corresponding graphic organizer as well as choosing a life
quote.
Final Assignments when the novel is complete:
1.
You will write a final written response to one of the life
quotes.
2.
Complete 2 post secrets.
3.
Unit Exam
4.
Five Paragraph Essay
Help Lennie Find His Way
Chapter One (pgs. 1 - 16): Map Assignment
At the end of the first chapter George tells Lennie to remember the place they are
spending the night, and to come back there if he finds himself in any kind of trouble.
Knowing Lennie’s past, we can assume that this location will play a major role in
the novel.
Therefore, it is important that you take the time to ‘visualize’ the setting. This
assignment requires you to:
* carefully read over the first few pages which describe the setting. Using the
details visualize what the setting might look like. There are some very specific
details regarding location of some of the geological features.
* create a map, as described in the novel, including all the geographical features
with the names of places. To help Lennie to read the map you should clearly identify
the following names and geographic features on your map:
1.
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3.
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6.
the town of Soledad
7. the pool (Lennie drinks from)
the Gabilan mountains
8. the brush
the Salinas river
9. the sand bank
the ranch they are heading to
10. the fire pits from the other men
the highway
the beaten path Lennie and George follow to the pool
You should also include a DIRECTION GUIDE indicating North, South, East
and West.
Don’t worry too much about how good the drawing of the map is. It is not an art or
geography lesson. What it should give you is a very clear idea of how the novel
begins and how it establishes mood and setting.
The use of colour is strongly encouraged!!
Do this assignment on a separate sheet of paper.
Chapter 1 Graphic Organizer:
Livin’ offa th’ fat o’ th’ lan’
(Add to this graphic organizer as the book progresses)
a) George is the leader of the two men. How can you tell?
direct quotes (examples) that proves this.
Create a list of
b) Make a “list” of the forces that keep George and Lennie together
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Chapter 1 Life Quote:
(Note - you will flesh this out over the week)
You found this quotation on page _________.
The quotation (write it out carefully):
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You chose this one because: (Connection to you how?)
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Context: (Why was this quote said in the story - what happened?)
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Content analysis: (What does the quote mean - what is the big picture, the
connection to a theme beyond the story line? What makes it relevant to the
story? You need depth and insight.
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Chapter 2 Graphic Organizer:
The Lay o’ th’ lan
George and Lennie meet the bunkhouse boys in this chapter. You need to
know their names, and what kind of people they are. Add as many details as
you can to begin with, and then tack on more as information unfolds in the
ensuing chapters.
1.
The old swamper
Name:________________________
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The stable buck
Name:________________________
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3.
The boss’ son
Name:________________________
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The jerkline skinner
Name:________________________
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5.
The “man with a dog problem”
Name:________________________
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The only gal on the ranch
Name:________________________
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What’s the “escape hatch”?
Character Description
Complete the following chart for each of the main characters that were introduced
in this chapter: CURLEY, CURLEY’S WIFE, and SLIM.
For EACH category, choose ONE quote from the novel that BEST fits each
category and the character being described. Your QUOTES have to be specific
and identifiable to the character being described. Remember: a quote is any
reference from a piece of literature (what is being said, an action, a
description, etc.) Make sure you write the quote down exactly as it is
written.
THEN draw a picture that matches the details in your “Physical Appearance”
Candy has been done for you as an example.
Character’s Words
(Quote something
the character says)
Character’s Actions
( Something the character
does that is specific to him)
Character
Physical Appearance
(What does the character
look like - be specific &
detailed)
Opinions from others
of that character.
(What do others think of
the character?)
CANDY - EXAMPLE
Character’s Words
“I wasn’t listenin’. I was jus’ standin’ in the shade
a minute scratchin’ my dog.”
“I had ‘im ever since he was a pup.”
“I ain’t got the poop no more.”
Character’s Actions - (something the character does)
“rubbed his bristly white whiskers with his knuckles”
“shifted his broom and held it between his elbow and his side...”
“shuffled to the door rubbing his whiskers with his knuckles as he
went.”
Physical Appearance - (May need more than one quote)
(What does the character look like - be specific & detailed)
“tall, stoop-shouldered old man”
“dressed in blue jeans”
“round, stick-like wrist, but no hand”
Opinions from others of that character (What do others think of the the character?)
“You was pokin’ your big ears into our business,” George said. “I don’t
like nobody to get nosey.”
Character’s Words
Character’s Actions
CURLEY
Curley’s Physical Appearance
Drawing of Curley:
Quote an opinion from others
about Curley.
Character’s Words
Character’s Actions
CURLEY’S WIFE
Physical Appearance of
Curley’s Wife.
Drawing of Curley’s Wife:
Quote an opinion from others
about Curley’s Wife.
Character’s Words
Character’s Actions
SLIM
Slim’s Physical Appearance
Drawing of Slim:
Quote an opinion from others
about Slim.
Chapter 3 Graphic Organizer:
The Bunkhouse Blues
On this page make a venn diagram. In one circle write all the details
from the chapter (and your knowledge of the men) that pertain to George and
Lennie only. In the other circle talk about the lives of the other bunkhouse
mates - what are their lives like? Where the two circles join, point out what
joins everyone’s lives together.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What’d Lennie do in Weed? (p. 41)...summarize it, IN DETAIL.
Chapter 3 Life Quote:
You found this quotation on page _________.
The quotation (yes, write it out carefully):
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You chose this one because:
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Context: (Why was this quote said in the story - what happened?)
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Content analysis: (What does the quote mean - what is the big picture, the
connection to a theme beyond the story line? What makes it relevant to the
story? You need depth and insight.
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Chapter 4 Graphic Organizer:
Gathering of the Outcasts:
In each box reveal the dreams each character has:
Crooks
Lennie
Candy
Curley’s wife
What makes these people “all the same”? IF you had to rank order their
standing in the social hierarchy who would you put where and why?
Chapter 4 Life Quote:
You found this quotation on page _________.
The quotation (yes, write it out carefully):
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You chose this one because:
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Context: (Why was this quote said in the story - what happened?)
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Content analysis: (What does the quote mean - what is the big picture, the
connection to a theme beyond the story line? What makes it relevant to the
story? You need depth and insight.
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Chapter 5 Graphic Organizer:
Disaster Strikes
In a “flow chart” (I will explain!) track the chain of events that leads to the
“disaster”.
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What foreshadowing can we now look back upon to
discover the clues that this was “always in the
cards”? Name at least 5.
Chapter 5 Life Quote:
You found this quotation on page _________.
The quotation (yes, write it out carefully):
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You chose this one because:
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Context: (Why was this quote said in the story - what happened?)
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Content analysis: (What does the quote mean - what is the big picture, the
connection to a theme beyond the story line? What makes it relevant to the
story? You need depth and insight.
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Chapter 6 Graphic Organizer:
A necessary sacrifice
COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE DREAM AND THE REALITY
The Dream
Reality
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Now look at how the dream and “reality” are the same:
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Chapter 6 Life Quote:
You found this quotation on page _________.
The quotation (yes, write it out carefully):
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You chose this one because:
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Context: (Why was this quote said in the story - what happened?)
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Content analysis: (What does the quote mean - what is the big picture, the
connection to a theme beyond the story line? What makes it relevant to the
story? You need depth and insight.
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The final portion of the life quote you choose to “finish” will be submitted
on a separate piece of paper.
THEME:
What were the key themes presented in the novel? Themes are
about life, society, and human nature. Themes explore timeless
and univeral ideas that we can all make connections to.
Identify the main themes from the novel and provide an
example to show the connection.
Theme
Example from novel
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POST SECRETS
READ THIS OVER AND THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
THIS IS ALL INDIVIDUAL WORK
a
Look over the examples of Post Secrets in the powerpoint, and the ones about
Curley’s wife.
b
Your FIRST task today is simply to UNDERSTAND the nature of the product
you will have to create on. Brainstorm ideas. You are representing people who
have no voice...this is your VOICE to the world...on their/his/her behalf.
THINK ABOUT IT. Ask questions if you don’t “get it”. You have to “imagine”
what your focus person would say to the world IF anyone would listen. In some
cases, you may have to “help” the person articulate their thoughts. A guy like
Lennie has very simple thoughts. You might add “improved” thoughts for
him... so that the world would understand him differently.
You get to choose from four main characters: Lennie, George, Candy or
Crooks. You have to do two of the four.
c
Next, you need to create 2 POST-SECRET cards. SKETCH THEM OUT in
your “Of Mice and Men booklet”. I would be delighted if you would also
include a post-secret for yourself, but that is not assigned for grades!
Place your full name on the BACK of your card.
d
Submit your “post secret”, along with the following explanations :
1.
Say WHY you chose to represent “this person” in “this way”. Why do
you feel this character has a secret. Do some careful reflection. Answer
this carefully. Your explanations are being graded, too, so write in a way
that seeks to CLARIFY your thoughts, your purpose and your intentions.
An essential question you are answering: What is his secret?
2.
Now get “closer” to the elements of your post-secret:
Why did you choose the specific words that are on your post-secret card?
***NOTE: You cannot use quotes from the novel. You must write
your own words.
3.
Why did you choose the specific images and colours that are on your post-secret
card? Why did you display your post secret that way that you did?
You need to explain what effect (mood/feeling) your image(s) has on the
viewer. What was your purpose?
NOTE: No literal images, please. No images from the movie, please.
(No ketchup bottles or rabbits, please.)
English 20-2
Post Secret Evaluation
Evaluation Rubric Post Secret (image and message) (5 x 2)
5
Excellent: Image and message are skillfully and artistically presented. Image and
message are thoughtfully chosen and clearly linked to each other. The “post -secret” connection to
the character being represented is clear and creative. The idea chosen is unique in its
thoughtfulness, showing power and sensitivity in the understanding the character.
4
Proficient: Image and message are presented in a straightforward, and pleasing
manner. Both the image and message are noticeable, and the connection is relevant. Connection
to character being represented is obvious and logical. The idea shows depth of understanding of the
character.
3
Satisfactory: Image and message are presented in a conventional manner. There is
little originality in the image and message. The image and message are straightforward and
conventional, however, the connection between the image and the message may not be
immediately apparent. Connection to character is straightforward; little creativity is demonstrated.
2
Limited: Does not meet the statistical requirements as set out in the assignment. The
image and/or message presented is either lacking or superficial. Either the image and/or the
message fails to show an understanding of the designated-character being represented. If there is a
connection it is weak.
1
Poor: Does not meet statistical requirements as set out in assignment. Image and/or
message is (are) either lacking, inappropriate or absent. No attempt to connect to the character
being represented. The post-secret is a commercially prepared product simply force-fitted to meet
this assignment.
Secret 1:_____
Secret 2:_____
Ideas and Impressions - Written Component
(5 x 2)
5
Excellent: Full explanation of the post secret is given. All questions were answered
with detail and insight. Connection to the character is clearly identified. The student has gone to
great lengths to help the marker understand the focus of the post secret.
3
Satisfactory: Student has given an appropriate yet generalized response to the post
secret. The information provided explains the obvious. Student does not explore why or how the
post secret exposes the character. Generally answered all the questions in the assignment, but did
not provide much detail.
1
Poor: Explanation of the post secret is underdeveloped or incomplete. Information does
not explain the purpose of the post secret to the character. Did not answer all the questions, or
was ambiguous.
Secret 1:_____
Life Quote marking:
Secret 2:_____
Of Mice and Men
TOTAL:
/40
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Your life quote “toppers” (the context and the content analysis portions) were
part of the booklet. Therefore, this part of the life quote marking is based solely on
the personal reflection. There are two categories: the ideas and support and the
writing skills.
Ideas and Impressions:
*When marking Ideas and Impressions, the marker should consider the quality of:
~the student’s exploration of the topic (that you chose!)
~the student’s ideas and support for the ideas
5
The composition is engaging in a meaningful way. The connection to the
life quote is powerful and fully believable. The response is developed
so as to truly explore personal thoughts and feelings.
4
The composition is strong and clearly connected to the life quote in a
sincere way. The response is developed reasonably and with purpose.
3
The composition is reasonably connected to the life quote. The development
is adequate. Personal/global examples are provided to clarify the connection.
2
The composition is in response to a life quote, but does not develop a
strong personal connection. The ideas are declared, but not discussed.
Examples are only marginally supportive or are inadequately explored.
1
The composition is superficially connected to the life quote. The development
is inadequate. Examples are absent or are presented without personal
explanation of relevance.
Writing Skills
*When marking the writing skills, the marker should consider:
~the quality and correctness of language and expression in relation to
complexity and length of response (including grammar, spelling,
punctuation).
~the effectiveness of voice in relation to the context created
5
The writing is purposeful, engaging, skillful, precise, convincing and distinct.
There is a distinct command of language conventions and “rules”.
The student’s voice and/or a unifying effect is a commanding feature of the
writing.
3
The writing is conventional, appropriate, adequate and straightforward.
Conventions are controlled in an undemanding and/or awkward manner.
Although control of language is clear, there are occasional lapses and minor
errors.
1
The writing is ineffectual, rudimentary, faltering and/or weak.
Conventions are weakly controlled, awkward and/or ambiguous. There
is a faltering control of writing, so that communication is blurred.
The development is inadequate.