1. Back to OMAM! We will finish the book this week, do some writing, complete another project….

2. Do Now Crooks makes the statement, “Just like heaven. Ever’body wants a little piece of lan’. I read plenty of books out here. Nobody never gets to heaven, and nobody gets no land.” What does he mean by this statement? Do you agree, why or why not?

3. Information Missing Journals and Do Nows Missing Journals and Do Nows - every week for the next 27 weeks - pay attention to due dates New Vocabulary Unit New Vocabulary Unit Self-evaluation forms Self-evaluation forms - get these turned in

4. Abridge – (v.) To Make Shorter Synonyms – shorten, condense, abbreviate Antonyms – Expand, Enlarge, Augment Many presentations were abridged and did not meet the requirements for the assignment.

5. Adherent – (n.) a follower, supporter; (adj.) attached, sticking to Synonyms – (n.) disciple Antonyms – (n.) opponent, adversary, critic, Lennie is an adherent to George’s directions.

6. Do Now Crooks makes the statement, “Just like heaven. Ever’body wants a little piece of lan’. I read plenty of books out here. Nobody never gets to heaven, and nobody gets no land.” What does he mean by this statement? Do you agree, why or why not?

7. Crooks’ view on life Fatalistic - What does this mean? - No matter how hard you try, one can never reach their dreams. People just wish their lives away and never get the opportunity to reach “heaven.” Why does he have this view? - racism, discrimination, life experiences

8. Other Characters Views… Do other characters feel this way? - Slim? - Candy? - Lenny? - George? - Curley’s Wife? Let’s make some guesses here…..

9. Theme – Power over the Weak Slim and Curley Curley and Lennie Lennie and Curley Carlson and Candy Crooks and Lennie Curley’s Wife and Crooks Curley’s Wife and the Ranch Hands