May 13 classwork

1. Look at the pictures of rural California (in your Of Mice and Men packet) and gather information from them about this time and place. Describe the people, places and situations within this context.

2. Compare these observations with details about the characters and the setting in section 1.

Today we started reading Of Mice and Men. If you didn't finish the classwork, do it tonight:
1. Describe George and Lennie - include physical and personality traits
2. Describe their relationship
3. Summarize section 1

HW - 5/1

Chpt. 9-11 Study Guide - Test will be on Tuesday

HW - Chapter 11

Read Chapter 11
While reading:
1. underline unfamiliar words and look them up. Write the definitions of at least 10 words.
2. Identify 3 examples of figurative language:

Figurative phrase Type Meaning

HW - Opinion Essay

1. Pretend you are a slave, make a list of pros and cons for attempting to escape. Use examples from the text (pgs. 82-83)

PROS	CONS

2. Write a 5 paragraph essay discussing whether or not you would have attempted to escape. State whether or not you would have attempted to escape and give 3 details/reasons/examples to support your decision (these should come from your chart).

1^st paragraph: INTRO - “If I were a slave, I (would have/would have not) attempted to escape.”

2^nd-4^th paragraphs: BODY – details/reasons/examples

5^th paragraph – CONCLUSION – restate thesis

4/13 Homework

Complete the Figurative Language packet

Grading for Project

For the Creative Project you will be graded on the following:
1. use of examples from the text - to receive full credit, you must cite your examples.
2. how well you focus on your chosen theme
3. creativity
4. presentation
5. teamwork - if you are working alone you will automatically receive full credit for teamwork