1. Emphasize a point ContrastsParallels The things that are similar or alike Explain how Prufrock parallels George, especially in light of the ending. The things that are different Explain how Prufrock’s missed opportunity contrasts to George’s.

2. Of Mice and Men Literature Circle Act III

3. Summarizer (5 minutes) Share your assessment of the major events. Make sure you clearly outline each event Group members may add to the summary, but be RESPECTFUL This is a good time to clarify any confusion you may have had while reading these chapters Discussion director should make sure everyone stays on task.

4. Illustrator (4 minutes) Share your illustration with your group and explain why you chose what you did. Make sure you are detailed. Other group members should ask questions and make connections to what the summarizer said

5. Discussion Director (5 minutes) Begin asking and discussing your questions. Make sure you facilitate the discussion so it lasts the full time period. Make sure you invite everyone to participate in the discussion; don’t monopolize the conversation. Get it going and then allow others to comment.

6. Illuminator (5 minutes) Share your passages and insights. Make sure you tell your group the page number. This is a good time to discuss the passages, add to the discussion as the illuminator shares (discussion director, you should be exceptionally perceptive in adding your thoughts here)

7. Connector (5 minutes) Share your connections to the text and encourage your group to add their own thoughts to your connections. Make sure you ask all your follow up questions!

8. Word Watcher Share the words and the answers to your questions encouraging discussion If you do not have a word watcher, your group should take the time to identify important words; the vocabulary list in your packet can be helpful. Make sure you record the page number and why it is important

9. Parallels and Contrasts List at least 3 more parallels and 3 more contrasts in Of Mice and Men in your chart on page 6

10. Chart As a group, make sure you find 1 important passage and explain how it indirectly characterizes the following characters:  Curley, Slim and Carlson

11. Chronlog Make sure your chronlog is complete; compare it (don’t copy) to your group members

12. Submit Staple your homework to your notes template and turn it in in the correct period box before you leave!