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Comprehension questions on Chapter 6
Where does Lennie go at the beginning of the chapter and why? What does Lennie say to himself? Who does he see coming out of his head and why? What do these characters say to him and why? What does … Continue reading
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Tagged dreams, Lennie, Lennie's death, Writing to inform
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How does Steinbeck make the fight between Lennie and Curley so dramatic and full of tension?
Learning Objectives: to develop your reading skills; to develop your ability to analyse quotation; to develop your understanding of the book. Post your re-drafted answers from your books onto this blog, in response to this post… Finish reading Chapter 3 … Continue reading
ShowMe presentations on Crooks, please watch these videos
Crooks Part 1: http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=ZQKt97Y Crooks Part 2: http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=txi7MW0 Crooks Part 3: http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=WHQvEw4 Crooks Part 4: http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=w66ZlY0
Chapter 2 of ‘Of Mice and Men’: how effectively does Steinbeck evoke the world of the bunkhouse?
In this chapter, Lennie and George arrive at the bunkhouse; Steinbeck spends this chapter painting word pictures of the key characters involved in the story (apart from Lennie and George). First, there’s Candy, the old swamper or cleaner, who has … Continue reading
Chapter 4 of ‘Of Mice and Men’: readings and resources
If you don’t like my reading, listen to this: Please answer the questions on this PowerPoint: Copy of copy of of mice and men chapter 4 from Francis Gilbert
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Tagged Candy, Crooks, Curley's wife, Lennie, loneliness, prejudice, racism
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Chapter 5 of ‘Of Mice and Men’
Chapter 5 – Lennie’s great mistake — disaster Learning objectives; to develop your reading skills; to develop your understanding of how Steinbeck creates suspense. Comprehension questions Why is Lennie upset at the beginning of the chapter? What does he do … Continue reading
Of Mice and Men Reloaded 