Journal #17: Your Choice: Diary from the Perspective of Curley, Curley's Wife, or Crooks

Two paragraphs.

Journal #16: Diary from the Perspective of Candy

After reading through page 49 in Of Mice and Men, write two paragraphs from the perspective of Candy.

11/19/10: In-Class Timed Essay

Topic:  Persuasive Literary Analysis:  Of Mice and Men

Prompt:  In the end of the novel, did George do the right thing?  Defend your position using details from the book.  4-5 paragraphs, must be done in class.

Journal #16: Choose One: Curley's Wife's Diary, or Crooks' Diary

Following the reading of Chapter 4, choose either Curley's wife or Crooks and write a 2-paragraph diary entry from their perspective.  (10 points)

Reading Assignment for 11/9/10

Please complete Chapter 4.  Quiz on Wednesday.

Journal #15: Curley's Diary

Diary entry from the perspective of Curley.  Be sure to embody his arrogance and insecurity.  2 paragraphs (10 points).

Reading Assignment 11/2/10

Please complete Chapter 2 of  Of Mice and Men.

Journal #13: Setting and Tone: Fortuna

After reading the descriptions of Weed, CA, and Fortuna, CA, from the 1939 book entitled California, write your own description of your hometown, making sure to incorporate elements of tone and setting.

Of Mice and Men Vocabulary

Students will be responsible for learning the following vocabulary words.  This list will be updated regularly.  You will be able to find the words defined on this website:  Of Mice and Men Survival Guide

Chap 1:               Chap 2:              Chap. 3
brusquely             buck                  deride
juncture               complacently      receptive
morosely             graybacks          reprehensible
recumbent           liniment
                           ominously
                           pugnacious
                           swamper

Of Mice and Men Materials Link

Click below for a link to the Introductory Powerpoint and the Characterization Chart.

Intro to Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men