Unit Plan for Of Mice and Men By: John Steinbeck

This Standards Implementation Chart is designed for English Language Arts, Grade Ten. The

novel is Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. It is very important for students to demonstrate

the core NYS standards of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. These activities are

designed with ideas from Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock in Classroom Instruction that Works -

Research Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement.

Standards Implementation Chart 2010 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Standards Content/Skills Instructional Activities Assessments Differentiate Instruction

Reading Standard 2: -build background by activating prior knowledge Listening Standards 1-4 Speaking Standards 1 & 3

-Answer questions to reflect and build upon prior knowledge - Recognize appropriate voice, tone, and diction - Express a point of view, providing supporting facts and details - Articulate personal opinions to clarify stated positions and persuade or influence groups -Anticipate the speaker’s points and assess their validity, with assistance -Determine points of view and clarify positions -Social Interaction with each other and in a group setting

The Anticipation Guide will help students make predictions about upcoming events in the novel. It will stimulate thoughts and feelings toward these issues (dreams, equality, friendship, death, real life, etc.). *Constructivism

The completed Guide before the novel A short writing assignment about why they personally feel a certain way about a topic even after the class discussion

Allow students to work in pairs rather than in a whole group or alone The discussion will serve as clarification and guided help along the way

Reading Standard 4:

Recognize the types of language (e.g., informal vocabulary, culture-specific terminology, jargon, colloquialisms, and email conventions)

Vocabulary Guide will serve as a way for students to become familiar with the complex vocabulary of this classic novel.

Collected Guides When the word comes up in the reading – ask what it means. The first one to get it receives an award (candy)

Different formats with options

Reading & Writing Standard 2:

-A variety of questioning strategies to read, view, and interpret parts of the text -Read, view, and interpret texts and performances in every medium - Read literary texts aloud to convey an interpretation of the work - examine development and impact of literary elements, such as character, action, suspense, and setting

Studyguide with QAR: Question – Answer – Relationships They will answer the questions for the chapters. Then indicate whether the question was, Right There, In the text, Think and Search, On Your Own, or the Author and You.

Walking around checking progress and when they reach a certain number give them a check plus for completing. (also a way to help those that may be stuck) The collected studyguide

Book on CD – for those who would like it read to them A study-guide that indicates the page numbers where the answer can be found The varying questions are the differentiation

Standards Implementation Chart 2010 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Standards Content/Skills Instructional Activities Assessments Differentiate Instruction

Reading & Writing Standard 2:

-A variety of questioning strategies to read, view, and interpret parts of the text -Read, view, and interpret texts and performances in every medium - examine development and impact of literary elements, such as character, action, suspense, and setting

Quizzes on the chapters Chapter 2 reading Quiz Quiz on chapters 1-4 Chapter 5 Reading Quiz Chapter 6 Quiz

Quizzes: -multiple choice -true/false -short answer

Different formats with options

Reading Standard 2:

Compare a film, video, or stage version of a literary work with the written version

Compare Contrast Chart – a visual way for the students to take notes while watching the movie Book vs. Movie – a way to write down in complete sentences as much as they possibly can in order to stimulate discussion

The completed chart and question sheets A Compare Contrast Essay An active discussion

Discussion will serve as clarification and guided help along the way Allow students to work in pairs

Reading Standard 3: Writing Standards 1-3:

Form opinions and make judgments about literary works, by analyzing and evaluating texts • Analyze texts, using resources such as recognized experts, knowledge from school subjects and reading, and personal experience Use a range of organizational strategies use literary devices, such as figurative language

Critical Lens Essay will serve as critically thinking about the text and utilizing literart elements to prove the statement true or false. Critical Lens Outline is a guide to help the students focus on the essay format

Writing of each essay -Pre-writing -Concept Maps -Outlines -Rough Drafts

Peer Evaluation Shorter length in paragraphs Conferences

Name: ____________________________________________________ Block: ____________ Of Mice and Men Anticipation Guide Directions: In the space to the left of each statement, place a check mark (√) if you agree with the statement. Then below it explain why you feel that way about the idea, belief or statement. _______1. Being responsible for someone can be a burden. _______2. Women need friends more than men do. _______3. Dreaming is for dreamers, and dreamers go nowhere. _______4. There are times when euthanasia (mercy killing) can be justified. _______5. Everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve success _______6. Running away from a crime is never acceptable _______7. Killing another person is murder no matter what the situation _______8. It is unnatural for people to have an attachment to an animal _______9. Mentally impaired people cannot function like normal people. _______10. People who are strong know their strength, and how they could hurt others.

Name: Block: Of Mice and Men Vocabulary - Chapter 1

Directions: Define the term in its simplest form 1) DEBRIS

2) RECUMBENT

3) BINDLE

4) MOROSELY

5) RESIGNEDLY

6) DRONED

7) LUMBERED

8) PANTOMIME

9)

CONTEMPLATED

Name: Block: Of Mice and Men - Vocabulary - Chapter 2

1. Write a complete sentence using the proper context of the vocabulary word. 2. Underline the Vocabulary word. 3. Define the term in its simplest form.

3. 1) MOLLIFIED

Sentence

Definition

2) PUGNACIOUS

Sentence

Definition

3) OMINOUSLY

Sentence

Definition

4) DEROGATORY

Sentence

Definition

5) PLAINTIVELY

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Definition

6) SWAMPER

Sentence

Definition

7) SKINNER

Sentence

Definition

8) DISENGAGE

Sentence

Definition

9) COMPLACENTLY

Sentence

Definition

10) BRUSQUELY

Sentence

Definition

Name: Block: Of Mice and Men Vocabulary - Chapter 3

Place the capital letter of the definition next to the correct vocabulary word.

Write a paragraph about any subject using 5 of the vocabulary words from Chapter 3 in its proper context. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

1.

DERISION

A.

DESERVING OF BLAME; WRONG

2.

RECEPTIVE

B.

A BOXER WEIGHING 135-147 POUNDS

3.

SCUTTLED

C.

PAIN IN THE MUSCLES OR JOINTS

4.

SUBDUED

D.

AMAZED; BEWILDERED; STUNNED

5.

RAPTLY

E.

RIDICULE OR MOCKERY

6.

SUBSIDED

F.

DRY SARCASTIC HUMOR; IRONICALLY

7.

REPREHENSIBLE

G.

ROSE TO THE SURFACE

8.

BEMUSED

H.

OPEN; ENCOURAGING

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WELLED

I.

QUIETED; BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL

10.

WRYLY

J.

SETTLED DOWN; LESS AGITATED

11.

WELTER

K.

RAN HASTILY; SCURRIED

12.

RHEUMATISM

L.

ATTENTIVELY; IN AN ENTRANCED WAY

Name: Block: Of Mice and Men Vocabulary - Chapter 4

Place the capital letter of the definition next to the correct vocabulary word.

Write 6 sentences using the vocabulary words above. Underline the word used, and be sure it is in proper context.

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1.

ACCUMULATED

A.

FLATTERINGLY; AFFECTIONATE

2.

ALOOF

B.

IN A GLOOMY, SULKY WAY

3.

MEAGER

C.

TURNED AWAY

4.

FAWNING

D.

COLLECTED; GATHERED

5.

DISARMING

E.

DISAPPOINTED; DEJECTED

6.

SULLENLY

F.

EXAMINED IN ORDER TO MAKE A VERDICT

7.

CONTEMPTUOUSLY

G.

OF POOR QUALITY; WEAK OR SKIMPY

8.

AVERTED

H.

INSANE ASYLUM

9.

APPRAISED

I.

REMOVED; DISTANT

10.

CRESTFALLEN

J.

HOMELESS MIGRATORY WORKERS

11.

BOOBY HATCH (SLANG)

K.

SCORNFULLY

12.

BINDLE STIFFS

L.

FRIENDLY; CHARMING

Name: Block: Of Mice and Men Vocabulary - Chapter 5-6

Place the capital letter of the definition next to the correct vocabulary word.

Write 6 sentences using the vocabulary words above. Underline the word used, and be sure it is in proper context.

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1.

SUSPENDED

A.

TWISTED OR SQUIRMED

2.

CONSOLED

B.

SHRANK BACK IN FEAR; COWERED

3.

WRITHED

C.

MOVED ALONG SWIFTLY; PUSHED BY THE WIND

4.

CRINGED

D.

COMFORTED

5.

SLUGGISHLY

E.

AGGRESSIVELY; PREPARED TO FIGHT

6.

SNIVELED

F.

SHAKEN OR JOLTED

7.

SCUDDED

G.

HUNG; DANGLED

8.

BELLIGERENTLY

H.

COMPLAINED OR SHINED TEARFULLY

9.

MONOTONOUS

I.

SPOKEN IN A DULL AND UNVARYING TONE

10.

JARRED

J.

SLOWLY

Name : ________________________________________________ Block:___________ Studyguide QAR Directions: Answer the following in complete sentences. Be sure to indicate to the left of the number whether the question was, Right There, In the text, Think and Search, On Your Own, or the Author and You.

CHAPTER 1 (Pgs. 1-17) 1. Describe the setting (time and place) of Chapter 1. 2. Steinbeck incorporates the literary technique of imagery (mental pictures) in this

chapter. Explain where/how the author uses this technique of imagery.

3. John Steinbeck uses animal imagery to describe Lennie, give examples.

5. Lennie is forgetful; therefore what would George not allow Lennie to carry? 6. Why does Lennie always want to carry a mouse with him? 7. Why does Lennie kill the mice that he has received? 8. George and Lennie were run out of ___________________________________. (town) 9. How does George know that Lennie went back for the mouse? 10. Who was Aunt Clara? What did she always do for Lennie? 11. Explain why George and Lennie had to leave their job in Weed. Be specific.

12. Lennie and George are two lonely men. Explain in detail what dream Lennie and George have.

13. At the end of Chapter 1, explain what example of foreshadowing (hints/clues about what could happen next in the story) is obvious. 14-15. Compare and Contrast the two protagonists (Cite examples from the novel to support your claims).

Lennie George

Maturity

Dreams

Intelligence

Temperament

Physical Appearances

16. Based on your chart, would you say Lennie and George are more alike or more different? Explain in detail.

CHAPTER 2 (Pgs. 17-37) 17. Describe the setting of Chapter 2: 18. Describe Candy (the Swamper): 19. Describe the Boss: 20. Name two lies that George told his new boss: A) B) Explain why he lied:

21. Describe (in detail) Candy’s dog: 22. Describe Curley: 23. What was the main reason why Curley didn’t like Lennie? 24. How does Candy describe Curley’s wife? 25. Describe Curley’s wife as Steinbeck describes her: 26. Describe Slim: 27. Describe Carlson: 28. What happened to Lulu’s pups? Why? 29-30. What were the two main reasons why Carlson wanted Candy’s dog to be killed? A) B)

CHAPTER 3 (Pgs. 38-65) 31. Describe the setting of Chapter 3. 32. What does George say when Slim calls Lennie a cuckoo?

33. What type of relationship is developing between Slim and George? 34. What was the last prank George played on Lennie? Why?

35. What further details do we learn about the incident in Weed? (Give Specifics) 36. In what way is Lennie like a kid rather than an adult? Give an Example. 37. Who is Whit? 38-39. What happens to Candy’s dog? Who does it? How? Be Specific. 40. How is Slim like a judge? How did he pass verdict on the dog? 41. Who is Crooks? How did he get his name? 42. What is old Susy’s place? _____________________________________________________ 43. There is symbolism in the situation with Candy’s dog. Tell how this incident is symbolic of Candy’s own life on the ranch. 44. What regret does Candy have? 45-46. In detail from beginning to end, explain how Lennie ends up hurting Curley? 47. Why was Curley on edge right before the confrontation with Lennie? 48. What did Curley promise to tell about his injury? Why would he agree to go along with this lie?

CHAPTER 4 (Pgs. 66-83)

49. Describe the setting of Chapter 4. 50. What kind of man is Crooks? 51. What does Crooks say will happen to Lennie if George doesn’t come back? 52. How does Lennie react to this? 53.According to Crooks, what happens to a man if he doesn’t have somebody? 54. How did Curley’s wife know that Lennie was the one who broke Curley’s hand? 55-56. Why does Curley’s wife threaten Crooks? What does she threaten him with? 57. Why do you think Curley’s wife married Curley? (think of her character) 58. Name two characters that are lonely in this chapter. Give specific examples from the novel to back up your answer.

CHAPTER 5 (Pgs. 84-98) 59. Describe the setting of Chapter 5. 60. Explain what happened to Lennie’s puppy. Why does he get angry at the puppy? 61. Where were George and the men while Lennie was in the barn? 62. Why does Curley’s wife say she wants to talk to Lennie?

63. Why did she marry Curley if she didn’t love him? Explain your answer. 64. What does Candy tell George they should do about Lennie? 65. What does George tell Candy he had known all along? 66. Why did George tell Candy not to bring others into the barn until he was gone? 67. What did Carlson say Lennie stole?

CHAPTER 6 (Pgs. 99-107) 68. Describe the setting of Chapter 6. 69. What does Lennie repeatedly tell Aunt Clara when she accuses him of doing bad things and not minding George? 70. Identify the statement the gigantic rabbit repeats to taunt Lennie. 71-73. Describe the ending of the novel. Be sure to be specific. 74-75. Personally react to the ending of the novel.

Name: ___________________________________________ Block: ___________ English 10R - Of Mice and Men – Chapter 2 Reading Quiz

Directions: Answer the below questions in complete sentences.

1. What is the main reason that Curley dislikes Lennie? Be specific. 2. Why is the boss suspicious of George? 3. What is one main reason why Carlson wanted Candy’s dog to be put to sleep? 4. Why isn’t George happy with his bunk? 5. Lennie has a “feeling” about being on this new ranch. What does he say to George? Name: ___________________________________________ Block: ___________ English 10R - Of Mice and Men – Chapter 5 Reading Quiz Directions: Answer the below questions in complete sentences.

1. Explain what happened to Lennie’s puppy.

2. Why does Lennie get angry at the puppy?

3. What happened to Curleys wife?

4. What did Carlson say Lennie stole?

Name: _________________________________________________ English 10R, Block: ______________ Of Mice and Men: Chapters 1-4 Quiz

Directions: Place a capital letter next to the correct number ______ 1. Candy A. complains about the old, smelly dog ______ 2. The boss B. is the only black person on the ranch ______ 3. George Milton C. is the most respected person on the ranch ______ 4. Crooks D. begs to leave the ranch ______ 5. Curley E. often pretends to look for Curley ______ 6. Curley’s wife F. tries to pick a fight with Lennie ______ 7. Lennie Small G. is angry that George and Lennie arrived late ______ 8. Slim H. criticizes Lennie for speaking to the boss ______ 9. Carlson I. a swamper, has only one hand

Directions: Answer completely the following questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES for full credit. 10 Describe the incident that caused Lennie and George to leave their last place of work. Be

sure to include where it was. 11 Why does Lennie enjoy carrying a mouse with him? Why does Lennie always kill the mice

that he has received? 12 Describe Lennie and George’s dream for the future. Be very specific.

13 Foreshadowing is a literary technique that Steinbeck uses often in the novel. At the end of

chapter one, explain what example of foreshadowing is evident. George knows something is going to happen, what does he tell Lennie to do?

14 What is the main reason that Curley dislikes Lennie? Be specific. 15 What are the two main reasons why Carlson wanted Candy’s dog to be put to sleep? 16 Why did Candy allow Carlson to kill his dog? What one thing does he regret about it later? 17 Who wants to be part of George and Lennie’s dream? What can this person offer George

and Lennie? 18 Describe the fight that occurs between Curley and Lennie. What happens, from beginning

to end, and what does Curley promise to tell his father? 19 How does Crooks offer to help out on the place George, Lennie, and Candy are planning to

get? 20 What do Lennie, Crooks, and Curley’s wife have in common?

Name: ____________________________________________ Block: ___________ English 10R Of Mice and Men- Chapter 6 Quiz

Directions: Answer the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES.

1. Why has Lennie come to this clearing? 2. What two things does Lennie imagine? 3. Why doesn’t George yell at Lennie when he first finds him? 4. How does George distract Lennie when he takes out the gun?

5. Why does George kill Lennie? Do you think that it is the right thing to do? 6. Why does George tell Lennie to take off his hat?

7. How is the killing of Lennie just like the killing of Candy’s dog? 8. Where did George get the gun? 9. How can you tell that Slim understands how George is feeling? 10. What lie does George tell the guys about Lennie’s killing? Why would he do this?

Of Mice and Men (the Novel) & Of Mice and Men (the Movie)

How are they alike?

How are they different?

Name _______________________________________ Block _________ Of Mice and Men- Book vs. Movie Directions: Now that you have read the book and watched the movie it is time to compare and contrast them both. The movie and the book were similar in many ways but different in ways as well. Fill out this sheet using complete paragraphs. You will restate the question in order to come up with a complete sentence. 1. What are some of the major differences between the film and the novel? 2. Compare a character from the book with a character in the film. Was the character the way you

pictured him/her? Is there another actor who would have been a better choice? 3. How did the movie help you to better understand the book? Please be specific.

Name:_______________________________________________________ Block: __________ English 10R

Of Mice and Men- Critical Lens Essay You must:

Provide a valid interpretation of the critical lens that clearly establishes the criteria for analysis.

Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it.

Choose 3 examples from Of Mice and Men that best support your opinion. You must use 3 direct quotes from the book with citations. Avoid plot summary; instead, use specific references to appropriate literary

elements (for example: theme, characterization, setting) to develop your analysis. You must use at least 2 literary elements.

Specify the title and author in the introductory paragraph. Follow the conventions of standard written English. You must assume that the reader has never read Of Mice and Men You must have a clear 3-point thesis statement.

RUBRIC Introduction: Critical Lens Quote (5 pts) _________ Interpretation (5 pts) _________ Title and Author of novel (5 pts) _________ Agree/Disagree with quote (5 pts) _________ 3 point thesis (5 pts) _________ Body Paragraphs: Clearly discusses 3 examples (15 pts) _________ At least 3 quotes from book (15 pts) _________ Proper in-text citations (5 pts) _________ Reference to literary elements (10 pts) _________ Conclusion: Restate thesis (5 pts) _________ Revisit critical lens (5 pts) _________ Follows conventions of standard written English (5 pts) _________ Overall written ability (15 pts) _________ Total Grade: _________ ***STAPLE this page to the typed final copy ***Double space ***Times New Roman font

Name: Block: Critical Lens Outline I. Introduction:

a. Lens: _________________________________________________________________

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b. Interpretation of Lens: ____________________________________________________

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c. Author and Title: _______________________________________________________

c. General Summary of novel ________________________________________________

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d. Agree/Disagree with Quote: _______________________________________________

e. 3-point thesis: __________________________________________________________

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II. Body Paragraph #1:

a. Point #1 from thesis: _____________________________________________________

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b. Direct quote that proves your thesis: ________________________________________

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c. Prove it (Three sentences, list form): ________________________________________

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III. Body Paragraph #2:

a. Point #2 from thesis: _____________________________________________________

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b. Quote that proves point: ______________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________(pg.___).

c. Prove it (Three sentences, list form): ________________________________________

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IV. Body Paragraph #3:

a. Point #3 from thesis: _____________________________________________________

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b. Quote that proves point: _____________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________(pg.___).

c. Prove it (relate back to the lens): ________________________________________

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V. Conclusion:

a. Restate lens: ___________________________________________________________

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b. Restate 3-point thesis: ____________________________________________________

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c. Final thoughts about how your thesis statement relates to the quote: _______________

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