Objective: Create a theme for pp 38 - 45 of Of Mice and Men. Theme is: _______________________________________. It IS: developed over the course of the text, one or two sentences, usually an opinion It is NOT: a few words, a central idea, stated directly in the text Choose a topic with your team: As you watch the clip, think about the “evidence” – What’s going on in the clip that aligns with the topic? Count off 1-4 & each person complete a starter. As a team, create a theme for the clip: the author’s underlying message about life Topics bullying differences consequences optimism “Evidence” 1st, the leader __ the big bird. 2nd, the leader __ the big bird. 3rd, the flock __ the big bird. Since __, the flock __ in the end. People who are __, often __. If we __, then __ will occur. Those who __ will always __ in the end. Even when __, those who __ will __.

Objective: Create a theme for pp 38 - 45 of Of Mice and Men. Directions: Let’s practice creating a theme for OMaM. 2. Which evidence aligns with the topic? 3. Read pp 38-45 of OMaM. 4. Complete your handout. 5. Turn it in. Topic Pic/Symbol Examples from TV/movies/life My own definition When I was 14, my dad moved away for a year to find a job in St. Louis so we could have a better life. Sacrifice is when you give up something important to you in order to help those you love. sacrifice Evidence “’God a’mighty, if I was alone I could live so easy,’” (Steinbeck 11). “’You keep me in hot water all the time,’” (Steinbeck 11). “’You get a kick outta that, don’t you? Awright, I’ll tell you, and then we’ll eat…’” (Steinbeck 13). “’’Cause I want you to stay with me,’” (Steinbeck 13). Theme – What’s Steinbeck’s opinion about this topic? Sacrificing for others is difficult sometimes, but it’s worth it in the end. Sacrificing for others makes life hard, but it protects other people.