Journal #15: Diary from the Perspective of Lennie

Following Chapter 2, pretend you are Lennie and write a diary entry from his perspective.  2 paragraphs, 10 points.

Reading Assignment for 11/4

Please read Of Mice and Men through page 30.

Journal #14: George's Diary

Write a "diary" entry in your journal from the perspective of George (using the first person, "I").  Pretend you are George, and reflect on your relationship with Lennie, being a migrant worker, and your dreams, and your internal conflict.  (2 paragraphs - 10 points)

Journal #13: Exposition of the story Of Mice and Men

Describe the exposition of Of Mice and Men.  (1 paragraph - 5 points)

(Hint:  Here is your topic sentence:  The exposition of Of Mice and Men reveals something about its characters, setting, and initial conflict.)

Reading Assignment for 11/2/11

Please read Chapter One of Of Mice and Men. 

History of Mental Illness in the United States

Please read the article linked below, and take detailed notes as you read.  Quiz is an open-notes quiz.

History of Mental Illness by Kimberly Leupo

Speak Literary Analysis Essay - Rough Draft Due Friday, 10/21/11

Link to Lit Analysis Essay Description

Reading Assignment for 10/12

Please finish the book Speak by tomorrow.

Reading Assignment for 10/11/11

If you were absent, please read through page 173 in Speak.

Journal #12: Quotes Where Melinda is Struggling to Speak

Find 3 quotes/paragphrases in which Melinda struggles with speaking.  Be sure to introduce the quote and use MLA citations at the end.