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Of Mice and Men February 16

Do Now It has been said that a positive attitude is the key to success in life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement about the importance of attitude? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples. Write a Thesis statement agreeing or disagreeing with this statement. Write a one-sentence counter argument.

Roots Calli- (beautiful) Example: Calligraphy – beautiful writing Seism(o)- (earthquake) Example: Seismic activity – activity related to earthquakes

Roots Check A, An- Calli- Ana – -Cule -Dom -Cy Seism(o) To make small State/quality of Condition of Up/Again Beautiful Without/Not Shake

Themes in Of Mice and Men Powerlessness Steinbeck’s characters are often the underdogs, and he shows compassion toward them throughout the body of his writings. Powerlessness takes many forms—intellectual, financial, societal—and Steinbeck touches on them all. Fate Life’s unpredictable nature is another subject that defines the human condition. Just when it appears that George and Lennie will get their farm, fate steps in. My Brother’s Keeper Steinbeck makes the reader wonder whether mankind should go alone in the world or be responsible and helpful to others who are less fortunate. Nature Steinbeck uses nature images to reinforce his themes and to set the mood.

Lennie Small Lennie is a large, lumbering, childlike migrant worker. Due to his mild mental disability, Lennie completely depends upon George, his friend and traveling companion, for guidance and protection. The two men share a vision of a farm that they will own together, a vision that Lennie believes in wholeheartedly. Gentle and kind, Lennie nevertheless does not understand his own strength. His love of petting soft things, such as small animals, dresses, and people’s hair, leads to disaster.

George Milton George is a small, wiry, quick-witted man who travels with, and cares for, Lennie. Although he frequently speaks of how much better his life would be without his caretaking responsibilities, George is obviously devoted to Lennie. George’s behavior is motivated by the desire to protect Lennie and, eventually, deliver them both to the farm of their dreams. Though George is the source for the often-told story of life on their future farm, it is Lennie’s childlike faith that enables George to actually believe his account of their future.

Before We Read… On Your Paper: What do you know about the Great Depression in the United States? List 3 Things You Know

Novel Reading Of Mice & Men Chapter 1 p. 1-16 As You Read: Jot Down 5 Words to Describe George Jot Down 5 Words to Describe Lenny When You’re Finished: What does Lennie dream of doing? What does George claim he could do without Lennie?

Post-Reading On Your Paper: Which of those five words best describes George? (2-3 Sentences) Which of those five words best describes Lennie? Why? (2-3 Sentences)

Whiteboards Compare your one word to your group members List your words on the whiteboard Underline words you matched with other group members

Complete this sentence The relationship between George and Lennie is like… After you complete the sentence, explain why their relationship is like this. Provide at least one example to support your reason.

On Your Own… Speculate about what happened in Weed that caused them to leave. Predict what you think will happen in this story based on what happened before. What details do you base your prediction on?