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OCtober 31st - Begin Of Mice and Men
Learning Goal: I will examine the life of John Steinbeck and the setting of Of Mice and Men Minds On: Writing Prompt - What is your ultimate dream? How might your early life experiences inspire forms of artistic expression and your overall future? Action: The life of John Steinbeck and setting ....Bit of a note... Pre-reading activities. Read chapter 1 and record on listening form. Consolidation: Predictions for OMAM?
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Friday, 07th - SNOW DAY!
Monday, 07th
Learning Goal: I will read chapter 1 and begin to examine setting and characters in Of Mice and Men. Minds On: Video clips... Significance and importance of OMAM. Action: Read Chapter #1 and complete questions We will read chapter #1 as a group...any volunteers? Please do not try to jot down answers as we are reading. You will have time to complete them when we are done. We will discuss your answers. Remember it is important for you to keep a question log as we complete this novella. Consolidation: Take up questions
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Tuesday, 11th
NOTE: Make date for OMAM QUIZ
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the characters in OMAM by completing Chapter #2
Minds On: Video - Representations of George and Lennie
There are 3 instances where Lennie is compared to an animal. FIND THEM! Write why you think Steinbeck decided to describe Lennie this way. Do you think it is effective? Explain in 1/2 page response.
Action: Read! Finish 1 and 2
Consolidation: Discuss questions
Character chart - Compare Candy to his dog. Can we compare these two to Lennie? What similarities do they share? How worthy of protection and preservation are the lives of the weak?
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the characters in OMAM by completing Chapter #2
Minds On: Video - Representations of George and Lennie
There are 3 instances where Lennie is compared to an animal. FIND THEM! Write why you think Steinbeck decided to describe Lennie this way. Do you think it is effective? Explain in 1/2 page response.
Action: Read! Finish 1 and 2
Consolidation: Discuss questions
Character chart - Compare Candy to his dog. Can we compare these two to Lennie? What similarities do they share? How worthy of protection and preservation are the lives of the weak?
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Learning Goal: I will continue to examine characters and themes in Of Mice and Men by reading chapter #3
Minds On: Writing Prompt - Is there room for emotional attachment in this world?
Who has power in this novella? How is it wielded? Consider the American Dream and consider whether it can be anything more than a dream.
Action: Read Chapter #3 (you will read chapter #3 on your own depending on my voice), complete questions.
Is there room for emotional attachment in this world? (If we think of the farm as a society on its own)
Consolidation: Tips for your quiz tomorrow
Minds On: Writing Prompt - Is there room for emotional attachment in this world?
Who has power in this novella? How is it wielded? Consider the American Dream and consider whether it can be anything more than a dream.
Action: Read Chapter #3 (you will read chapter #3 on your own depending on my voice), complete questions.
Is there room for emotional attachment in this world? (If we think of the farm as a society on its own)
Consolidation: Tips for your quiz tomorrow
Learning Goal: I will examine three important themes/symbols in Of Mice and Men;The American Dream, Power and the fate of Animals (the weak and useless)
Minds On: Quiz
Action: Finish chapter 3, discuss questions ch 1-2, character analysis
Consolidation: What is a character sketch? Ideas?
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Thursday, 13th
Learning Goal: I will work to develop an in-depth examination of one of the characters in Of Mice and Men.
Minds On: Writing prompt
Action: **Finish lesson from yesterday!!! Read Chapter 4
Lesson on Types of Characters. Character sketch assignment. You have today and tomorrow to work on this. You will present to your classmates on Wednesday. You may work alone, or in pairs.
Consolidation: Are you happy with the character you chose? What is one thing about this character that you did not consider before this task?
Learning Goal: I will work to develop an in-depth examination of one of the characters in Of Mice and Men.
Minds On: Writing prompt
Action: **Finish lesson from yesterday!!! Read Chapter 4
Lesson on Types of Characters. Character sketch assignment. You have today and tomorrow to work on this. You will present to your classmates on Wednesday. You may work alone, or in pairs.
Consolidation: Are you happy with the character you chose? What is one thing about this character that you did not consider before this task?
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Friday, 14th
Learning Goal: I will continue to develop an in-depth examination of the character I chose from Of Mice and Men.
Minds On: A closer look at characters
Action: Finish chapter 4 and continue note
Consolidation: Ensure you have not missed anything that you are required to add. Are you still satisfied with your choice?
1. How are animals portrayed in the novella?
2. Explain how this gives us a stronger idea of Lennie's physical presence in the novella.
3. What comparison can we make between the animals in the story and Lennie?
Monday, 17th
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the complexities in the characters in OMAM
Minds On: Recap - Who's the worst character? Who's the best?
Action: Note, read chapter 5, character profile
Consolidation: Curley's wife...is it true what they say?
Tuesday, 18th
Learning Goal:I will continue to examine the complexities in the characters in OMAM
Minds On: predictions...what evidence would foreshadow these events?
Action: Read the rest of chapter 5
Consolidation: begin to think of the character you connect with most or the one you are the most interested in exploring for your character sketch.
Wednesday, 19th - I am away today...be good!
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the complexities in the characters in OMAM
Minds On: Review success criteria for your character sketch
Action: Use the period to complete your chart and character sketch. This is due at the end of the period so use your time wisely!
Consolidation: Re-check the success criteria to ensure you have not missed anything.
REMEMBER...those interested in a rewrite need to be at the library at the beginning of lunch. If you miss this, you are out of luck!
Thursday, 20th - The end is just the beginning...
Learning Goal: I will begin to examine major themes and symbols in OMAM
Minds On: Writing prompt
Action: Finish the novella, note
Consolidation: Discussion
Friday, 21st - Movie Day! Be prepared to make connections to the film...
Monday, 24th - Power
Learning Goal: I will examine themes in OMAM
Minds On: Writing prompt
Action: Note and quote analysis
Consolidation: End of Thug notes video
Learning Goal: I will continue to develop an in-depth examination of the character I chose from Of Mice and Men.
Minds On: A closer look at characters
Action: Finish chapter 4 and continue note
Consolidation: Ensure you have not missed anything that you are required to add. Are you still satisfied with your choice?
1. How are animals portrayed in the novella?
2. Explain how this gives us a stronger idea of Lennie's physical presence in the novella.
3. What comparison can we make between the animals in the story and Lennie?
Monday, 17th
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the complexities in the characters in OMAM
Minds On: Recap - Who's the worst character? Who's the best?
Action: Note, read chapter 5, character profile
Consolidation: Curley's wife...is it true what they say?
Tuesday, 18th
Learning Goal:I will continue to examine the complexities in the characters in OMAM
Minds On: predictions...what evidence would foreshadow these events?
Action: Read the rest of chapter 5
Consolidation: begin to think of the character you connect with most or the one you are the most interested in exploring for your character sketch.
Wednesday, 19th - I am away today...be good!
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine the complexities in the characters in OMAM
Minds On: Review success criteria for your character sketch
Action: Use the period to complete your chart and character sketch. This is due at the end of the period so use your time wisely!
Consolidation: Re-check the success criteria to ensure you have not missed anything.
REMEMBER...those interested in a rewrite need to be at the library at the beginning of lunch. If you miss this, you are out of luck!
Thursday, 20th - The end is just the beginning...
Learning Goal: I will begin to examine major themes and symbols in OMAM
Minds On: Writing prompt
Action: Finish the novella, note
Consolidation: Discussion
Friday, 21st - Movie Day! Be prepared to make connections to the film...
Monday, 24th - Power
Learning Goal: I will examine themes in OMAM
Minds On: Writing prompt
Action: Note and quote analysis
Consolidation: End of Thug notes video
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Tuesday, 25th - Animals
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine themes and symbols in OMAM
Minds On: Writing Prompt
Action: Note and Analysis of the title - Robert Burns
Consolidation: Re-name this novella. What would you change the title to and why?
Wednesday, 26th - Wrap up and test review
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine themes and symbols in OMAM
Minds On: Summarize the novella from a modern viewpoint. Can it be done? Is the story still practical? Effective?
Action: Significance of the title. Finish any notes and examination of themes.
Consolidation: Test review and tips
Thursday, 27th - TEST! There will not be a re-write for this test. If you know you need to study, do it!
Friday, 28th - ISU work period. Paragraph Due at end of class.
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine themes and symbols in OMAM
Minds On: Writing Prompt
Action: Note and Analysis of the title - Robert Burns
Consolidation: Re-name this novella. What would you change the title to and why?
Wednesday, 26th - Wrap up and test review
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine themes and symbols in OMAM
Minds On: Summarize the novella from a modern viewpoint. Can it be done? Is the story still practical? Effective?
Action: Significance of the title. Finish any notes and examination of themes.
Consolidation: Test review and tips
Thursday, 27th - TEST! There will not be a re-write for this test. If you know you need to study, do it!
Friday, 28th - ISU work period. Paragraph Due at end of class.
Thursday, 13th
Learning Goal: I will continue to examine OMAM characters by completing my poster.
Minds On: Discuss how much more time you need!
Action: Finish OMAM and complete/discuss questions.
Consolidation: Predictions for the second half of the tale?
Minds On: Discuss how much more time you need!
Action: Finish OMAM and complete/discuss questions.
Consolidation: Predictions for the second half of the tale?
Friday, 14th
Begin Fil/novella comparison
Learning Goal: I will read chapter 5, examine the events and make predictions for the ending. Minds On: What do we know so far? Action: Read chapter 5 and complete discussion questions. Share predictions for the last chapter. Complete chapter 6 if we have time! Consolidation: Share predictions for the last chapter. Time to work on your character posters |
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Wednesday, 18th
TEST DATE:?
Learning Goal: I will complete OMAM and discuss the events, themes and symbols
Minds On: Discuss ch 5 q's
Action: Read Chapter 6 and complete the novel...
Complete Curley's Wife chart
Consolidation: Work on your character sketches.
Why do you think George talks about the farm when he shoots Lennie? How does this conclude the theme of Dreams?
Comment on Slim's reaction to what George has done. How is this consistent with his character throughout the novella? Link this to the shooting of Candy's dog.
Learning Goal: I will complete OMAM and discuss the events, themes and symbols
Minds On: Discuss ch 5 q's
Action: Read Chapter 6 and complete the novel...
Complete Curley's Wife chart
Consolidation: Work on your character sketches.
Why do you think George talks about the farm when he shoots Lennie? How does this conclude the theme of Dreams?
Comment on Slim's reaction to what George has done. How is this consistent with his character throughout the novella? Link this to the shooting of Candy's dog.
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Thursday, 19th
TEST DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 24th
Learning Goal: I will consolidate my understanding of OMAM by examining aspects of loneliness and isolation and by examining the significance of the title Minds On: Significance of the title. Thug Notes video Action: Review the requirements for your character sketch. Examine the Types of Characters handout and then complete your paragraph. This is an independent task Discussion on the American Dream and Loneliness. 4 groups exercise (depending on attendance) Present character sketches Monday! |
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Friday, 20th - TEST review and finish film
You will present your poster on Monday!!!
Learning Goal: I will examine loneliness and isolation
Minds On: Examine the Loneliness and Isolation handout
Action: Loneliness plays an important role in Of Mice and Men. Using your handout, create a mind map, and identify which characters suffer from loneliness and explain what it is that is missing from their lives that makes them lonely. You may work with a partner as long as you each have a copy in your notes!
Consolidation: Finish film!
Learning Goal: I will examine loneliness and isolation
Minds On: Examine the Loneliness and Isolation handout
Action: Loneliness plays an important role in Of Mice and Men. Using your handout, create a mind map, and identify which characters suffer from loneliness and explain what it is that is missing from their lives that makes them lonely. You may work with a partner as long as you each have a copy in your notes!
Consolidation: Finish film!
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Monday, 23rd
Learning Goal: I will examine the review and prepare myself for the test tomorrow!
Minds On: Present Character Sketches (You may have 15 mins to finish up)
Action: You may work on the quote identifications with a partner or on the questions review alone. We can also work through the review as a group!
Consolidation: Any questions?
Tip - If you complete the review sheet you will be successful on the test tomorrow!
Minds On: Present Character Sketches (You may have 15 mins to finish up)
Action: You may work on the quote identifications with a partner or on the questions review alone. We can also work through the review as a group!
Consolidation: Any questions?
Tip - If you complete the review sheet you will be successful on the test tomorrow!
Tuesday, 24th - Test DAY!!!!
You will have the entire period to complete your test!
When you are done, be sure you have completed the paragraph about your character and your poster. Please complete these silently!
When you are done, be sure you have completed the paragraph about your character and your poster. Please complete these silently!