Of Mice and Men By: (Your name goes here)
You will keep track of the events and vocabulary in the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. You will need: 4 pieces of white paper 1 piece of card stock Step One: Fold papers together, make sure the card stock is on the outside. You will staple the papers together in the middle Step Two: Number all your pages (except the cover). Write the number small in the corners or each page.
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Class Discussion Notes Chapter # 1 Vocabulary Key Points in Chapter Characters: Actions/Conflicts: Setting: Changes: 1 Class Discussion Notes *These discussions will be the questions on the test! Chapter Theme Predictions Likes Dislikes 2 3
PAP- Dialectical Journal Class Discussion Notes Chapter # 1 Vocabulary PAP- Dialectical Journal Add quotes that represent important details, characters, changes, settings and conflicts. You must explain your quotes and why you selected them. *Don’t write this explanation. 1 Quote Pg # Explanation of Quote Details in Novel Characters Changes Setting Conflict Class Discussion Notes *These discussions will be the questions on the test! 2 3
Chapter One Vocabulary Definitions (these belong on page 3) bindle (slang)- a bundle, as of bedding, carried by a hobo jack (slang)- money morosely- gloomy or ill-humored pantomime- to express oneself without speaking droned- a dull, low, monotonous sound contemplated- to observe or study thoughtfully
Class Discussion Notes Chapter # 2 Vocabulary Key Points in Chapter Characters: Actions/Conflicts: Setting: Changes: 1 Class Discussion Notes Chapter Theme Predictions Likes Dislikes 4 5
Chapter 2 Vocabulary (these belong on page 5 for Chapter #2) swamper (slang)- handyman; someone who performs odd jobs--such as cleaning tick(slang)- mattress covering stable buck(slang)- lowest job in the stable; did the most unpleasant jobs skinner(slang)-a mule driver cesspool- a well or pit for receiving the sewage from a house ominously- threatening; predicting evil or harm pugnacious- inclined to quarrel or fight derogatory- showing a critical or disrespectful attitude mollified- to soften in feeling or temper; pacify; appease
Class Discussion Notes Chapter # 3 Vocabulary Key Points in Chapter Characters: Actions/Conflicts: Setting: Changes: 1 Class Discussion Notes *These discussions will be the questions on the test! Chapter Theme Predictions Likes Dislikes 6 7
Chapter 3 Vocabulary (these belong on page 7 for Chapter #3) fifty and found (slang)- $50 per month, with free board and lodging derision - ridicule; mockery receptive - able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas reprehensible - deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy reverence - a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe
Class Discussion Notes Chapter # 4 Vocabulary Key Points in Chapter Characters: Actions/Conflicts: Setting: Changes: 1 Class Discussion Notes *These discussions will be the questions on the test! Chapter Theme Predictions Likes Dislikes 8 9
Vocabulary (these belong on page 9 for Chapter #4) aloof - remote in manner; uninvolved or unwilling to become involved with other people or events fawning - to exhibit affection or attempt to please apprehension- dread; a feeling of anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen indignation - anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean crestfallen - feeling shame or humiliation; dejected
Class Discussion Notes Chapter # 5 Vocabulary Key Points in Chapter Characters: Actions/Conflicts: Setting: Changes: 1 Class Discussion Notes *These discussions will be the questions on the test! Chapter Theme Predictions Likes Dislikes 10 11
Vocabulary (these belong on page 11 for Chapter #5) woe - grief or distress resulting from a serious affliction or misfortune writhed - twist or squirm
Class Discussion Notes Chapter # 6 Vocabulary Key Points in Chapter Characters: Actions/Conflicts: Setting: Changes: 1 Class Discussion Notes *These discussions will be the questions on the test! Chapter Theme Predictions Likes Dislikes 12 13
Vocabulary (these belong on page 13 for Chapter #6) belligerently - inclined or eager to fight; hostile or aggressive monotonous - uttered or performed in one unvaried tone
Themes (Under each theme, write an explanation of the lesson you believe the author wanted the reader to learn.) Dreams, Hopes, & Plans Friendship Isolation Innocence Freedom & Confinement Justice Visions Of America Violence Prejudice Weakness Women & Femininity Man & The Natural World 14 15
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