1. Of Mice and Men
By:
(Your name goes here)

2. You will keep track of the events and vocabulary in the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.
You will need:
4 pieces of white paper
1 piece of card stock
Step One: Fold papers together, make sure the card stock is on the outside. You will staple the papers together in the middle
Step Two: Number all your pages (except the cover). Write the number small in the corners or each page.

3. Page 1
Leave this page blank for now. It will be your table of contents later.

4. Class Discussion Notes
Chapter # 1
Vocabulary
Key Points in Chapter
Characters:
Actions/Conflicts:
Setting:
Changes: 1
Class Discussion Notes
*These discussions will be the questions on the test!
Chapter Theme
Predictions
Likes
Dislikes 2 3

5. PAP- Dialectical Journal Class Discussion Notes
Chapter # 1
Vocabulary
PAP- Dialectical Journal
Add quotes that represent important details, characters, changes, settings and conflicts. You must explain your quotes and why you selected them. *Don’t write this explanation. 1
Quote
Pg #
Explanation of Quote
Details in Novel
Characters
Changes
Setting
Conflict
Class Discussion Notes
*These discussions will be the questions on the test! 2 3

6. Chapter One Vocabulary Definitions (these belong on page 3)
bindle (slang)- a bundle, as of bedding, carried by a hobo
jack (slang)- money
morosely- gloomy or ill-humored
pantomime- to express oneself without speaking
droned- a dull, low, monotonous sound
contemplated- to observe or study thoughtfully

7. Class Discussion Notes
Chapter # 2
Vocabulary
Key Points in Chapter
Characters:
Actions/Conflicts:
Setting:
Changes: 1
Class Discussion Notes
Chapter Theme
Predictions
Likes
Dislikes 4 5

8. Chapter 2 Vocabulary (these belong on page 5 for Chapter #2)
swamper (slang)- handyman; someone who performs odd jobs--such as cleaning
tick(slang)- mattress covering
stable buck(slang)- lowest job in the stable; did the most unpleasant jobs
skinner(slang)-a mule driver
cesspool- a well or pit for receiving the sewage from a house
ominously- threatening; predicting evil or harm
pugnacious- inclined to quarrel or fight
derogatory- showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
mollified- to soften in feeling or temper; pacify; appease

9. Class Discussion Notes
Chapter # 3
Vocabulary
Key Points in Chapter
Characters:
Actions/Conflicts:
Setting:
Changes: 1
Class Discussion Notes
*These discussions will be the questions on the test!
Chapter Theme
Predictions
Likes
Dislikes 6 7

10. Chapter 3 Vocabulary (these belong on page 7 for Chapter #3)
fifty and found (slang)- $50 per month, with free board and lodging
derision - ridicule; mockery
receptive - able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas
reprehensible - deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy
reverence - a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe

11. Class Discussion Notes
Chapter # 4
Vocabulary
Key Points in Chapter
Characters:
Actions/Conflicts:
Setting:
Changes: 1
Class Discussion Notes
*These discussions will be the questions on the test!
Chapter Theme
Predictions
Likes
Dislikes 8 9

12. Vocabulary (these belong on page 9 for Chapter #4)
aloof - remote in manner; uninvolved or unwilling to become involved with other people or events
fawning - to exhibit affection or attempt to please
apprehension- dread; a feeling of anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
indignation - anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
crestfallen - feeling shame or humiliation; dejected

13. Class Discussion Notes
Chapter # 5
Vocabulary
Key Points in Chapter
Characters:
Actions/Conflicts:
Setting:
Changes: 1
Class Discussion Notes
*These discussions will be the questions on the test!
Chapter Theme
Predictions
Likes
Dislikes 10 11

14. Vocabulary (these belong on page 11 for Chapter #5)
woe - grief or distress resulting from a serious affliction or misfortune
writhed - twist or squirm

15. Class Discussion Notes
Chapter # 6
Vocabulary
Key Points in Chapter
Characters:
Actions/Conflicts:
Setting:
Changes: 1
Class Discussion Notes
*These discussions will be the questions on the test!
Chapter Theme
Predictions
Likes
Dislikes 12 13

16. Vocabulary (these belong on page 13 for Chapter #6)
belligerently - inclined or eager to fight; hostile or aggressive
monotonous - uttered or performed in one unvaried tone

17. Themes (Under each theme, write an explanation of the lesson you believe the author wanted the reader to learn.)
Dreams, Hopes, & Plans
Friendship
Isolation
Innocence
Freedom & Confinement
Justice
Visions Of America
Violence
Prejudice
Weakness
Women & Femininity
Man & The Natural World 14 15

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Pages 14 & 15
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