Of mice and men

Of mice and men
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This lesson contains 16 slides, with interactive quiz, text slides and 1 video.

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Of mice and men

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Lewis
Max
Tygo
Stefan
Sem
Senn
Asude
Shania
Indy
Keano
Marwan
Tuana
Tim
Alexander
Romee
Malou
Naomi
Luceen
Samya
Chiel
Arthur
Faruk
Gijs
Fleur
Maud
Luka
Brechtje
Teacher

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Exploring 'Of Mice and Men': Chapter 1
Today:
- We are reading chapter 1 together
- You are making an assignment based on it
-Time left? - 
*Keep reading the book 
*work on your presentation 
*read WASP journal 

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will have gained an understanding of the themes and characters introduced in Chapter 1 of 'Of Mice and Men'.

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Of Mice and Men

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Of Mice and Men
  • Published in 1937
  • Widely read in classrooms: one of the most challenging books of the 21st century 
  • Blacklisted for controversial topics: While it is a book taught in many schools Of Mice and Men has been a frequent target of censorship and book bans for vulgarity, and what some consider offensive and racist language.
offensive to good taste or morals

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What do you already know about the book 'Of Mice and Men'?

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Introduction to the Author
John Steinbeck, the author of 'Of Mice and Men', was an influential American writer known for his realistic and often tragic portrayals of rural life.

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Setting the Scene
The novel is set during the Great Depression in the United States, a period of economic hardship and social upheaval.

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Character Introductions
The main characters, George and Lennie, are introduced as migrant workers with a dream of owning their own land.

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Themes and Symbols
The themes of loneliness, friendship, and the pursuit of the American Dream are introduced, along with symbolic elements such as the rabbits and the dream of owning a farm.

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Slide 14 - Video

Slide 15 - Link

Now 
Work in pairs
Brainstorm the questions and fill in your answers 
Hand it in and work further!
  • Presentation
  • Book
  • WASP
timer
15:00

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