ObjectivesI will learn how to decipher similarities and

differences between two geographical places represented in literature. (10.3)

I will learn how to plan and organize ideas for writing based on a novel. (10.7)

I will learn how to participate in the outline of a summary through a group activity. (10.1)

Of Mice and Men Chapter 1

SettingSalinas River

South of Soledad

California Valley

California vs. Saluda, VirginiaSimilar Different

Describe George Milton

Who is George Milton?George is a small man, with a dark face and

sharp features. Smart and quick, he often gets Lennie out of trouble. He and Lennie travel together, and George takes care of him.

Lennie Small

Who is Lennie Small?George's companion. Lennie is a big man

with great strength; his body and features are round and undefined. He is mildly retarded, and his speech is slow and simple. He loves soft things, and this desire often gets him in trouble.

What are some actions of Lennie that lead us to believe he is mentally retarded?Share with a neighbor

What is the importance of the mouse?Share with a partner…

Lennie isn’t trying to kill the mouse on purpose, but he does since he loves soft things.

It is an accident that Lennie cannot quite understand.

Why does Lennie want rabbits?Write it downShare with a partner

What causes George Guilt?Write it downShare with a partnerShare with another pair of peopleShare with class

Chapter 1 QuizTake out a clean sheet of paper and

something to write with.Clear desk of all notes.You may use the text, paper, and a writing

utensil, nothing else.

Question 1Describe the setting of the book…

Question 2

Describe Lennie or George and explain how they compliment each other as characters.

Question 3Copy a sentence, quote, or paragraph that

leads the reader to believe that Lennie is mentally retarded.

Question 4What happens to the mice in this story? Why

does Lennie want rabbits?

Question 5What causes George guilt? Is his guilt

justified? Use a sentence, quote, or paragraph from the text to support your opinion.