LEARNING TARGETS:  As a result of these classes, you should be able to to

• discuss/analyze several themes from Of Mice and Men
• pick a theme to analyze in your paper
• Explain the concept of Juxtaposition (EXAM TO KNOW)

JUXTAPOSITION

POTENTIAL THEMES

• What does Steinbeck say about “THE AMERICAN DREAM”
• What does Steinbeck say about “WEAKNESS”
• What does Steinbeck say about “HUMAN NATURE”
• What does Steinbeck have to say about “FREEDOM”
• What does Steinbeck have to say about “FRIENDSHIP”?

WEEK AT A GLANCE

• MONDAY/TUESDAY Exploring themes, deciding on paper topic
• WED: Writing paper in class
• THURSDAY:  Of Mice and Men Quiz/Paper

DUE DATES

• PAPER DRAFT: MONDAY 2/20
• REFLECTION JOURNALS
  • 5th Hour MONDAY
  • 6th Hour WEDNESDAY