1. Of Mice and Men Date: September 22, 2009 Objective: To practice writing model paragraphs.

2. Model Paragraphs. what to do... a) For each paragraph, highlight the part which answers the what question, the part which answers the how question and the part which answers the why question. Use different colours if you can. WHAT is the point you have to make? (an impression you have about a character or theme) HOW does the author use language devices to create the above impression? WHY has the author created this impression?

3. Model Paragraphs. what to do... a) For each paragraph, highlight the part which answers the what question, the part which answers the how question and the part which answers the why question. b) for each A.O (bottom left) write a brief explanation as to whether or not it has been fulfilled in each paragraph. Assessment Objectives 1.concise, purposeful written expression. 2.inclusion of relevant quotes. 3.Analysis of a language device. 4.Analysis of a range of language devices 5.Analysis of structure. 5 5 5 6 7 WHAT is the point you have to make? (an impression you have about a character or theme) HOW does the author use language devices to create the above impression? WHY has the author created this impression?

4. 1. Write down quotes regarding Slim. Page 42 2. Choose one of the quotes you have copied down for your chosen character. 3. Write your own WHAT-HOW-WHY paragraph about the character you have chosen. WHAT is the point you have to make? (an impression you have about a character or theme) HOW does the author use language devices to create the above impression? WHY has the author created this impression?

5. What to do... Peer Assess: 1.Exchange with your partner. 2.Highlight the part which answers the what question, the part which answers the how question and the part which answers the why question. Use different colours if you can. 3.For each A.O (to the right), write a brief explanation as to whether or not it has been fulfilled in each paragraph. Give your partner and comment on the strengths of his/her paragraph. WHAT is the point you have to make? (an impression you have about a character or theme) HOW does the author use language devices to create the above impression? WHY has the author created this impression? Assessment Objectives 1.concise, purposeful written expression. 2.inclusion of relevant quotes. 3.Analysis of a language device. 4.Analysis of a range of language devices 5.Analysis of structure. 5 5 5 6 7

6. Homework Check blog 1.Read chapter three 2.Created model paragraphs for 1.Candy 2.Carlson 3.George Due next Lesson