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. the town of Soledad 7. the pool (Lennie drinks from) 2. the Gabilan mountains 8. the brush 3. the Salinas river 9. the sand bank 4. the ranch they are heading to 10. the fire pits from the other men 5. the highway 6. 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? Create a list of direct quotes (examples) that proves this. b) Make a list of the forces that keep George and Lennie together --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Write out THE DREAM details:
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): You chose this one because: (Connection to you how?) Context: (Why was this quote said in the story - what happened?) 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.
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: 2. The stable buck Name: 3. The boss son Name: 4. The jerkline skinner Name: 5. The man with a dog problem Name: 6. The only gal on the ranch Name: 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?)
Character s Words CANDY - EXAMPLE 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 Quote an opinion from others about Curley. Drawing of Curley:
Character s Words Character s Actions CURLEY S WIFE Physical Appearance of Quote an opinion from others Curley s Wife. about Curley s Wife. Drawing of Curley s Wife:
Character s Words Character s Actions SLIM Slim s Physical Appearance Quote an opinion from others about Slim. Drawing of 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): You chose this one because: Context: (Why was this quote said in the story - what happened?) 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.
Chapter 4 Graphic Organizer: In each box reveal the dreams each character has: Gathering of the Outcasts: 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): You chose this one because: Context: (Why was this quote said in the story - what happened?) 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.
Chapter 5 Graphic Organizer: Disaster Strikes In a flow chart (I will explain!) track the chain of events that leads to the disaster. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hindsight is 20/20: 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): You chose this one because: Context: (Why was this quote said in the story - what happened?) 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.
Chapter 6 Graphic Organizer: A necessary sacrifice COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE DREAM AND THE REALITY The Dream Reality C O N T R A S T C O M P A R E Now look at how the dream and reality are the same:
Chapter 6 Life Quote: You found this quotation on page. The quotation (yes, write it out carefully): You chose this one because: Context: (Why was this quote said in the story - what happened?) 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. 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. POST SECRETS
READ THIS OVER AND THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: THIS IS ALL INDIVIDUAL WORK a b c Look over the examples of Post Secrets in the powerpoint, and the ones about Curley s wife. 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. 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: Secret 2: TOTAL: /40 Life Quote marking: Of Mice and Men
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.