Of Mice and Men - Chapter 1

Of Mice and Men - Chapter 1
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Of Mice and Men - Chapter 1

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Today's Lesson
You read Chapter 1 of Of Mice and Men

Today you will check your knowledge

At the end you will get homework for next week

> Everything in this lesson can be on the test <

Slide 2 - Slide

Tell me about
Chapter 1

Slide 3 - Mind map

“a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes, and wide, sloping shoulders; and he walked heavily, dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws. His arms did not swing at his sides, but hung loosely” Who is this?
timer
1:00
A
George
B
Lennie
C
Slim
D
Bennie

Slide 4 - Quiz

What key information do you learn about Lennie?
Write down 3 things

Slide 5 - Open question

What key information do you learn about Lennie? 
• He is forgetful – he does not remember where they are going and why
• He is not very smart
• He likes mice

Slide 6 - Slide

“The first man was small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands, slender arms, a thin and bony nose.” Who is this?
timer
1:00
A
Slim
B
Curley
C
George
D
Lennie

Slide 7 - Quiz

What key information do you learn about George?
Write down 3 things

Slide 8 - Open question

What key information do you learn about George?
• He takes care of Lennie – explains things
• He found them work on a ranch
• He gets angry a lot

Slide 9 - Slide

What happened to George and Lennie that meant they had to leave Weed?

Slide 10 - Open question

What happened to George and Lennie that meant they had to leave Weed? 
They had to leave because Lennie grabbed a girl’s dress and would not let go - then people started looking for them, which is why they had to leave. 
 
"Jus' wanted to feel that girl's dress- jus' wanted to pet it like it was a mouse- Well, how the hell did she know you jus' wanted to feel her dress? She jerks back and you hold on like it was a mouse. She yells and we got to hide in a irrigation ditch all day with guys lookin' for us, and we got to sneak out in the dark and get outa the country.” 

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How does Lennie act like a child?
A
He runs away
B
He hides a mouse
C
He cries when George yells
D
He wants ketchup with his beans

Slide 12 - Quiz

Why does Lennie like the mouse?

Slide 13 - Open question

Why does Lennie like the mouse?
He likes petting mice.

He likes soft things. 

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Why do you think George stays with Lennie?

Slide 15 - Open question

One of the major themes of the book is ‘The American Dream’ – the hope of creating a better life. Lennie and George’s dream of owning a farm.
How does this story relate to ‘The American Dream’?

Slide 16 - Open question

One of the major themes of the book is ‘The American Dream’ – the hope of creating a better life. Lennie and George’s dream of owning a farm.
How does this story relate to ‘The American Dream’?
Their dream of a farm is their dream of creating a better life for themselves; 

They are going to work to get their life together and own a farm – it gives them hope that things will be better. 

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Evaluation
You now know more about:
- Lennie and George; 
- and their friendship
- Their dream of owning their own farm
- Why they had to leave their last job

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Homework
Read Chapter 2 of Of Mice and Men

Answer the questions about Chapter 2

Bring the answers to class  on Thursday

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