Of Mice and Men Prereading Activities
1. John Steinbeck's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech
Assignment: As a class we will read Steinbeck's speech aloud. Afterwards, answer the questions in complete sentences.
Assignment: As a class we will read Steinbeck's speech aloud. Afterwards, answer the questions in complete sentences.
Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech | |
File Size: | 17 kb |
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2. Of Mice and Men Before/After Reading Activity
Assignment: Before we start reading, students will take a quick survey about what their beliefs are before reading the novel. After the novel, we will take the same survey again to see if any beliefs have been changed or altered.
Assignment: Before we start reading, students will take a quick survey about what their beliefs are before reading the novel. After the novel, we will take the same survey again to see if any beliefs have been changed or altered.
OMAM - Before/After Reading Activity | |
File Size: | 164 kb |
File Type: | docx |
3. Friendship Traits Activity
Assignment: Students complete another survey about certain qualities they look for in their friends. Reflection on friendship is essential when thinking about the two protagonists in the novel.
Assignment: Students complete another survey about certain qualities they look for in their friends. Reflection on friendship is essential when thinking about the two protagonists in the novel.
Friendship Traits Activity | |
File Size: | 28 kb |
File Type: | docx |
4. What Is Your American Dream?
The characters in Of Mice and Men have their own ideas about the American Dream during the Great Depression. Before reading, think about your goals and aspirations by answering the following questions.
The characters in Of Mice and Men have their own ideas about the American Dream during the Great Depression. Before reading, think about your goals and aspirations by answering the following questions.
American Dream | |
File Size: | 66 kb |
File Type: | docx |
5. Steinbeck Biography and Questions
The official website for the Nobel prize includes a brief biography of Steinbeck's life. Below is the link and corresponding questions.
The official website for the Nobel prize includes a brief biography of Steinbeck's life. Below is the link and corresponding questions.
Steinbeck Bio + Questions | |
File Size: | 31 kb |
File Type: | docx |