1. Writing Terminology  Claim (thesis)  These may appear 2 places-  Intro paragraph (Major Claim)  Beginning of body paragraphs (Minor Claims)  Equivalent of topic sentences  Evidence (data, examples)  Warrant (explanation/analysis)

2. Direct Quote Integration (Translation- how do you put a quote smoothly into a paragraph in an essay)  CLAIM (Topic sentence) what you are going to prove, argue  Specific example/quote #1 (EVIDENCE)  If you use a Quote - make sure it is set up/introduced & cited. Example: In chapter 2 George explains, “blahblahblah” (Steinbeck 12).  Stop and explain the quote (WARRANT) - what is happening, what does it mean, explain your evidence- how does it support  Specific Example #2 (EVIDENCE)  If you use a Quote - make sure it is set up/introduced & cited. Example: In chapter 2 George explains, “blahblahblah” (Steinbeck 12).  Stop and explain the quote (WARRANT) - what is happening, what does it mean, explain your evidence- how does it support  Wrap up paragraph by reconnecting to topic sentence

3. According to Steinbeck, people in the 1930’s were foolish to believe in dreams. An example is when Lennie truly believes he will get to “tend the rabbits” (Steinbeck 7) or (7). Rabbits may seem like a small dream today, but in the 1930’s even something as simple as rabbits was unattainable. Lennie believing in his dream shows that he is foolish because he is too strong and unintelligent to take care of fragile creatures. Another example of dreaming during the Great Depression being foolish is evidenced when Curley’s wife believes she could have been in movies. She explains to the men, “I could have been in pictures” (78). or (Steinbeck 78). She believes she could be famous, but really the guy who told her was just coming on to her. This shows her ignorance because the likelihood of her starring in a movie during the Great Depression is slim to none. Both of these characters demonstrate how useless it is to believe in dreams, especially during that time period.

4.  According to Steinbeck, people in the 1930’s were foolish to believe in dreams. CLAIM  An example is when Lennie truly believes he will get to “tend the rabbits” (Steinbeck 7) or (7). EVIDENCE  Rabbits may seem like a small dream today, but in the 1930’s even something as simple as rabbits was unattainable. PROVING EVIDENCE (WARRANT)  Lennie believing in his dream shows that he is foolish because he is too strong and unintelligent to take care of fragile creatures. PROVING EVIDENCE (WARRANT)  Another example of dreaming during the Great Depression being foolish is evidenced when Curley’s wife believes she could have been in movies TRANSITION TO NEW EVIDENCE  She explains to the men, “I could have been in pictures” (78). or (Steinbeck 78). EVIDENCE  She believes she could be famous, but really the guy who told her was just coming on to her. PROVING EVIDENCE (WARRANT)  This shows her ignorance because the likelihood of her starring in a movie during the Great Depression is slim to none. PROVING EVIDENCE (WARRANT)  Both of these characters demonstrate how useless it is to believe in dreams, especially during that time period. CONCLUSION

5. Potential Problems  Limit your summary- a sentence or so is adequate. But keep in mind- you need to act as if your audience is NOT familiar with the novel  A claim cannot simply be a fact- what are you going to argue? And it must have significance  i.e. Lots of examples of power in Of Mice and Men  i.e. Lots of characters in Of Mice and Men had dreams  Answer “So what?”  Must prove claim-  Don’t go off topic  Make sure you understand your claim  Stop to explain- assume reader hasn’t read novel  Don’t imply things that aren’t true- stay true to the text  i.e. Curley’s wife is a kind, caring woman who turns mean because of her circumstances.  i.e. George wants to get rid of Lennie so he can go live his own dream.

6. Sample Analytical Paragraph w/ Quote: Yah or Nay? Steinbeck uses colors and animals to set the mood within his novel. In chapter one he uses colors like green, yellow, and gold. These colors are bright and happy. Steinbeck states, “…it slipped twinkling over the yellow sands in the sunlight before reaching over the narrow pool” (Steinbeck 1). He’s saying how everything is bright and sunny.

7. Better, But What is the Problem? Steinbeck uses colors and animals to set the mood within his novel. In chapter one he uses colors like green, yellow, and gold. These colors are bright and happy. Steinbeck states, “…it slipped twinkling over the yellow sands in the sunlight before reaching over the narrow pool” (Steinbeck 1). He’s saying how everything is bright and sunny. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS: When an author uses sunny, warm, and inviting colors, it makes a reader feel and expect wonderful things to happen. This is reflected in what the characters are experiencing. In George and Lennie’s case, they are basically starting a new life. Lennie and George got out of Weed, they have a new job, and a world of possibilities for the future. Steinbeck is able to mirror this hope for the future in by using certain colors and animals in describing the setting.

8. PRACTICE- What is good or bad about this paragraph? Make a list The novel Of Mice and Men is better than the movie.The movie completely changes characters. One example would be the character of Curley’s wife. In the book you never feel bad for her, but you do in the movie. Another example would be the connection between George and Lennie. In the book you could tell that George and Lennie loved each other. A third example would be the end of the book. In the movie the killing of Lennie was quick and there was no emotional buildup.