Loyalty and Betrayal Part 1

What inspires loyalty?

Complete a first reading of the novella Of Mice and Men / Explain to whom or what you are loyal

Lessons (Keep notes; they will be checked at the end of the quarter)

1. ______  “Introduction to Steinbeck” (5)

2. ______  Characterization (5)

Class Participation / In-Class Reading (20 points).

3. ______  Come to class promptly, read quietly, and participate actively.

Class Participation / Outstanding (20) / Good (16) / Satisfactory (12) / Needs Improvement (8 or less)
Arrives on time with book
Reads quietly / Usually arrives on time with book
Reads quietly / Tardy sometimes, or forgets book
Doesn’t always read, or is sometimes off task / Frequently tardy, rarely has a book
Disruptive or frequently off task

Assignment 1: Due ______. Read Chapters 1-3 in Of Mice and Men and choose 5 points.

4. ______  Write down ten specific events from your reading. (5)

5. ______  Choose and complete ten study questions from Chapters 1-3. (5)

Assignment 2: Due ______. Choose 5 points.

6. ______  Create a sociogram for the characters in the novel. Identify ten characters and show their relationships. Hint: use the dog to get ten! (5)

7. ______  Draw a metaphorical Lennie and George as any animal or object other than a bear. Include at least five specific details for the pair. (5)

Assignment 3: Due ______. Read Chapters 4-6 in Of Mice and Men and choose 5 points.

8. ______  Write down ten specific events from your reading. (5)

9. ______  Choose and complete ten study questions from Chapters 4-6. (5)

Assignment 4: Due ______. Choose 5 points.

10. ______  You are the local police officer sent to the ranch to investigate. Write a report of 1-2 pages on the events of the final two chapters. Be certain to explain what happened, as well as how you obtained that information. (5)

11. ______  Write a poem, rap, or song titled “George and Lennie.” Write at least 14 lines, and include at least five specific details from the story in your poem. (5)

12. ______  Imagine you are George, and that forty years later you are writing an autobiography. Write the chapter where you discuss your relationship with Lennie and its impact on your life. Write 1-2 pages, and include at least five specific details from the story in your writing. (5)

Test: In class on ______.

13. ______  Test on plot of Of Mice and Men (50)