Edit Your WritingPrompt asking?TS: (what must be included?)

title, author, genreOMAM, John Steinbeck, novel

EX:QUOTES! “Q” (#). In John Steinbeck’s novel, OMAM, George and

Lennie’s relationship is ___. For instance, George states “Q” (#). CM.

Edit Your Writing• TS: In John Steinbeck’s novel, OMAM, George

and Lennie’s relationship is ___. • EX1: For instance, George states, “Q” (#). • CM: This is…• EX2: Also,/ Furthermore,…on page __ G/L “Q”.• CM: • CS: Overall,/ In conclusion,/ Therefore, …(go back

to your TS and make a CONCLUSION about it)

Objective:

Students will be able to identify elements of characterization and symbolism through notes on subordinate characters.

Oral Reading “Check”: Ch.2: OMAM1) What is George’s

reaction to Curley’s wife and what instructions does he give to Lennie about her?

George’s reaction to Curley’s wife is_________________________ . George instructs Lennie to______ _________.

2) Why does Carlson suggest killing Candy’s dog, and what does this tell us about him?

Carlson suggests killing Candy’s dog because ______________________. This implies that Carlson is ______ ________________________.

Literary Focus

Looking at the SUBORDINATE CHARACTERS, in order to discern the SYMBOLIC significance of each subordinate character.

Plot Sequence

Rising Action: (after Exposition)1. Candy takes George and Lennie into the bunkhouse to

show them where they will be staying

2. George and Lennie meet the boss and Curley, Curley picks on Lennie, and George tells Lennie to stay away from Curley

3. Curley’s wife comes into the bunkhouse; George warns Lennie to stay away from Curley’s wife

Subordinate Character Chart:Directions: bullet important traits + assign an

actor to represent each character. Candy

(18)A tall old man with stooped shoulders who is missing his right hand. He works as a “swamper.”

Curley (25)

A thin young man with curly hair who wears a single glove filled with vaseline on his left hand; the boss’s son and recently married (two weeks)

Curley’s Wife (31)

Young pretty flirty girl that is not named; red lips, red fingernails, often described wearing red

Slim (33) the tall majestic “prince of the ranch”; admired, friendly and kind; leader among the farm hands

Carlson (35) A powerful big-stomached farmhand; wants to kill Candy’s dog and replace it with a new puppy

Of Mice and Men ch. 2 Responses

You must pick two: Question: Write three questions. Visualize: Draw a picture and write one sentence to

describe it. Connect: Write a paragraph. Infer: Write two inferences. Predict: Make two predictions and explain why. Conclude: Write one paragraph.

English 2p

Agenda: Finish chapter

2/questions Literary terms response

Objectives:Students will be able to:

Describe literature characters by identifying character traits along with textual support

Describe the chapter by making 2 responses to itHOMEWORK:

Finish response

Literary Terms Ch. 2 (p.17-37)

Character traits:adjectives that describe a character.

List 3 characters and 3 traits.

Find textual support for each trait. (7 min.)

1. Character #1 – adjective – “Q” (#).

2. Character #2 – adjective – “Q” (#).

3. Character #3 – adjective – “Q” (#).

Character’s Namefocus: quotes can’t stand alone!

It seems as though (Character’s Name) represents (idea/noun) because_____. In OMAM, Steinbeck wrote, “Q: insert quote that supports your claim” (#).

Literary Terms – Ch. 2

Idioms words that don’t literally mean what they say

EX: “Live of the fatta of the lan” – Ch. 1

George and Lennie believe they will be able to survive by simply relying on what they can grow and raise.

(5 min.) Find 2 EX and explain their real meanings.

Hint: p.11, 18, 19, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33, 37