Use the following templates to assist you in writing your Of Mice and Men essay. Paper versions are also available in class.
Intro Template
Body Paragraph Template
Conclusion Template
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Sample Of Mice and Men Essay
Here is a sample essay for Of Mice and Men that I wrote. Please take a look and we will critique and discuss in class.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Circular Plot Structure & Final Project
Circular Plot Structure
Today we will discuss Steinbeck's use of circular plot structure and foreshadowing in Of Mice and Men. Complete the following handout and answer the questions on the back. The assignment is due by next Wednesday (5/25).
Final Project
Click here for you options for your final project for our Of Mice and Men unit. You can use the following handout to begin preparing and outlining your essay.
Today we will discuss Steinbeck's use of circular plot structure and foreshadowing in Of Mice and Men. Complete the following handout and answer the questions on the back. The assignment is due by next Wednesday (5/25).
Final Project
Click here for you options for your final project for our Of Mice and Men unit. You can use the following handout to begin preparing and outlining your essay.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Characters and Allegory
I want you to look in depth at one of the main characters from our novel Of Mice and Men. To help understand your character better you will create a facebook page for one of the following characters: Lennie, George, Curley, Curley's Wife, Crooks, or Candy. You can use the following template or create your own more creative version. Each page MUST include the following:
Picture
About Me (age, where they're from, where they work, etc.)
Interests (at least 3)
Friends
Posts on their wall (at least 5) (can be posts from friends, status updates, posted links, etc.)
BE CREATIVE
Next, we will look more at the concept of allegory, which we discussed on Monday. You will create an outline for an allegorical story about the themes from the novel. You are going to create your own allegory about the American dream set in modern times. See my example here. Your story must contain a setting, at least 5 characters, and an explanation of the theme or message. Please think carefully and complete the following handout. Your story can take place in places such as a big business like Wal Mart, a college campus, an apartment building, a suburb, a mall, a high school, etc. Remember, the message must deal with themes from the novel of The American dream and loneliness.
Both assignments are due by next Wednesday (5/25) when you arrive in class.
Picture
About Me (age, where they're from, where they work, etc.)
Interests (at least 3)
Friends
Posts on their wall (at least 5) (can be posts from friends, status updates, posted links, etc.)
BE CREATIVE
Next, we will look more at the concept of allegory, which we discussed on Monday. You will create an outline for an allegorical story about the themes from the novel. You are going to create your own allegory about the American dream set in modern times. See my example here. Your story must contain a setting, at least 5 characters, and an explanation of the theme or message. Please think carefully and complete the following handout. Your story can take place in places such as a big business like Wal Mart, a college campus, an apartment building, a suburb, a mall, a high school, etc. Remember, the message must deal with themes from the novel of The American dream and loneliness.
Both assignments are due by next Wednesday (5/25) when you arrive in class.
Monday, May 16, 2016
Allegory and Surveys
Surveys
Please complete the following survey on Exhibitions during your IWT. The survey will help teachers to improve the exhibition process and make exhibitions as beneficial and interesting to you as we can.
At the beginning of 4th period please complete the following survey about your internships. This will help to understand what benefits the internship program has and look for any improvements we may want to make.
Allegory
Today we will learn about symbolism and allegory and what we can learn about Of Mice and Men. We will go over this allegory and symbolism powerpoint. Once we have gone through the powerpoint together you will complete the following handout on allegory in Of Mice and Men. Please turn in by Friday along with your vocabulary.
Resource Fair for Students with IEP's or 504 Plans
On May 31st the school district will host a resource fair about options for students with IEP's or 504 plans for after high school. If you are interested in information about transitioning after high school please see this flyer for more info.
Please complete the following survey on Exhibitions during your IWT. The survey will help teachers to improve the exhibition process and make exhibitions as beneficial and interesting to you as we can.
At the beginning of 4th period please complete the following survey about your internships. This will help to understand what benefits the internship program has and look for any improvements we may want to make.
Allegory
Today we will learn about symbolism and allegory and what we can learn about Of Mice and Men. We will go over this allegory and symbolism powerpoint. Once we have gone through the powerpoint together you will complete the following handout on allegory in Of Mice and Men. Please turn in by Friday along with your vocabulary.
Resource Fair for Students with IEP's or 504 Plans
On May 31st the school district will host a resource fair about options for students with IEP's or 504 plans for after high school. If you are interested in information about transitioning after high school please see this flyer for more info.
Friday, May 13, 2016
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Announcements
Graphic Design Contest
The Community Service Association (CSA) is hosting a logo creation contest. Top 3 entries will win a cash prize of up to $300. Click here for details
USD Cyber Security Summer Program
USD is hosting a free (paid for by the NSA) week long summer program on cyber security. For more information and application click here
USD also has other paid summer programs available
Computational Biology Summer Camp
Week long summer camp for students interested in biology, medicine, and computers. Click here for details.
College Expert at the Met!
Monday May 23rd at 6:30 we will have college expert Lynn O'Shaughnessy to discuss the college application process and how to select the right college. More details to come.
The Community Service Association (CSA) is hosting a logo creation contest. Top 3 entries will win a cash prize of up to $300. Click here for details
USD Cyber Security Summer Program
USD is hosting a free (paid for by the NSA) week long summer program on cyber security. For more information and application click here
USD also has other paid summer programs available
Computational Biology Summer Camp
Week long summer camp for students interested in biology, medicine, and computers. Click here for details.
College Expert at the Met!
Monday May 23rd at 6:30 we will have college expert Lynn O'Shaughnessy to discuss the college application process and how to select the right college. More details to come.
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