Of Mice and Men - Chapter 1

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Of Mice and Men - Chapter 1

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 <

Tell me about
Chapter 1

“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?

1. George
2. Lennie
3. Slim
4. Bennie

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

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

“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?

1. Slim
2. Curley
3. George
4. Lennie

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

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

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

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.” 

How does Lennie act like a child?

1. He runs away
2. He hides a mouse
3. He cries when George yells
4. He wants ketchup with his beans

Why does Lennie like the mouse?

Why does Lennie like the mouse?

He likes petting mice.

He likes soft things. 

Why do you think George stays with Lennie?

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’?

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. 

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

Homework

Read Chapter 2 of Of Mice and Men

Answer the questions about Chapter 2

Bring the answers to class  on Thursday