1. 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 __.

2. 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 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.