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Of Mice and Men Study Sequence

Day 1. Introduction and Background on John Steinbeck and the novel. Begin Chapter 1 aloud [if time]
Assignment____________________________ due ________

Day 2. Related short story: Excerpt from Lonesome Dove Textbook. Pg. 1020 and analysis work.

Day 3. Seminar. Set piece: “The Old Woman”

Day 4.  Timed Writing: Idiolect

Day 5.Reading Check on day 1 assignment. Discuss
Assignment____________________________ due ________

Day 6. Poetry Work – To Be Announced

Day 7. Essay reading and analysis: “What is Truth?”
Discussion and written response

Day 8. Seminar: What is Truth?

Day 9. Reading check on assignment day 5. Discuss
Assignment____________________________ due ________

Day 10. A.P. Multiple choice work: “My Block”

Day 11. Poetry Work: “The Explorer”, others

Day 12. Reading Check on day 9 assignment. Discuss

Day 13. Seminar: The Death of Lenny [this will be a graded discussion in lieu of a comprehensive exam.  Guiding questions will be provided: be knowledgeable and prepared to participate.]

Days 14-15. Film version:  Of Mice and Men