Edit Your Writing

1. Edit Your Writing Prompt asking? TS: (what must be included?) title, author, genre OMAM, John Steinbeck, novel EX: QUOTES! “Q” (#).  In John Steinbeck’s novel, OMAM, George and Lennie’s relationship is ___. For instance, George states “Q” (#). CM.

2. Edit Your Writing TS:  In John Steinbeck’s novel, OMAM, George and Lennie’s relationship is ___. EX1:For instance, George states, “Q” (#). CM: This is… EX2: Also,/ Furthermore,…on page __ G/L “Q”. CM: CS: Overall,/ In conclusion,/ Therefore, …(go back to your TS and make a CONCLUSION about it)

3. Objective: • Students will be able to identify elements of characterization and symbolism through notes on subordinate characters.

4. Oral Reading “Check”: Ch.2: OMAM George’s reaction to Curley’s wife is_________________________ . George instructs Lennie to______ _________. 1)What is George’s reaction to Curley’s wife and what instructions does he give to Lennie about her? Carlson suggests killing Candy’s dog because ______________________. This implies that Carlson is ______ ________________________. 2) Why does Carlson suggest killing Candy’s dog, and what does this tell us about him?

5. Literary Focus • Looking at the SUBORDINATE CHARACTERS, in order to discern the SYMBOLIC significance of each subordinate character.

6. Plot Sequence • Rising Action: (after Exposition) • Candy takes George and Lennie into the bunkhouse to show them where they will be staying • George and Lennie meet the boss and Curley, Curley picks on Lennie, and George tells Lennie to stay away from Curley • Curley’s wife comes into the bunkhouse; George warns Lennie to stay away from Curley’s wife

7. Subordinate Character Chart:Directions: bullet important traits + assign an actor to represent each character. • Candy (18) A tall old man with stooped shoulders who is missing his right hand. He works as a “swamper.” • Curley • (25) A thin young man with curly hair who wears a single glove filled with vaseline on his left hand; the boss’s son and recently married (two weeks) • Curley’s Wife (31) Young pretty flirty girl that is not named; red lips, red fingernails, often described wearing red

8. the tall majestic “prince of the ranch”; admired, friendly and kind; leader among the farm hands • Slim (33) • Carlson (35) A powerful big-stomached farmhand; wants to kill Candy’s dog and replace it with a new puppy

9. Of Mice and Men ch. 2 Responses • You must pick two: • Question: Write three questions. • Visualize: Draw a picture and write one sentence to describe it. • Connect: Write a paragraph. • Infer: Write two inferences. • Predict: Make two predictions and explain why. • Conclude: Write one paragraph.

10. English 2p Agenda: Objectives: Students will be able to: Describe literature characters by identifying character traits along with textual support Describe the chapter by making 2 responses to it • Finish chapter 2/questions • Literary terms • response HOMEWORK: Finish response

11. Literary Terms Ch. 2 (p.17-37) • Character traits: • adjectives that describe a character. List 3 characters and 3 traits. Find textual support for each trait. (7 min.) • Character #1 – adjective – “Q” (#). • Character #2 – adjective – “Q” (#). • Character #3 – adjective – “Q” (#).

12. Character’s Namefocus: quotes can’t stand alone! It seems as though (Character’s Name) represents (idea/noun) because_____. In OMAM, Steinbeck wrote, “Q: insert quote that supports your claim” (#).

13. Literary Terms – Ch. 2 • Idioms • words that don’t literally mean what they say EX: “Live of the fatta of the lan” – Ch. 1 George and Lennie believe they will be able to survive by simply relying on what they can grow and raise. (5 min.) Find 2 EX and explain their real meanings. Hint: p.11, 18, 19, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33, 37