1. Exam Question: How is Crooks presented in the novel so far?
We do:
Steinbeck presents Crooks as having a very difficult life. He describes his face as having ‘deep, black wrinkles’. The adjective ‘deep’ emphasises just how stressful Crooks’ life has been. Steinbeck does this to show the unfairness towards black people in 1930s America.
Criteria:
-Use quotations to support your ideas.
-Try to comment on the language that Steinbeck has used and what this tells us about Crooks.
-Make links to context!
LO: To develop an understanding of Crooks.
Challenge: To be able to explain quotations in thoughtful detail.
Literacy Focus: Punctuate sentences accurately.

2. Furthermore, Crooks is also presented as….
Exam Question: How is Crooks presented in the novel so far?
You do:
Using the extract that we annotated to help you, write two more paragraphs about the character of Crooks.
Furthermore, Crooks is also presented as….
Criteria:
-Use quotations to support your ideas.
-Try to comment on the language that Steinbeck has used and what this tells us about Crooks.
-Make links to context!
Challenge: Can you think of alternative interpretations for your quotation?
LO: To develop an understanding of Crooks.
Challenge: To be able to explain quotations in thoughtful detail.
Literacy Focus: Punctuate sentences accurately.

3. Exam Question: How is Crooks presented in the novel so far?
Using three different colours, read over your paragraph and highlight where you have covered each section of the criteria!
Self Assessment:
Criteria:
-Use quotations to support your ideas.
-Try to comment on the language that Steinbeck has used and what this tells us about Crooks.
-Make links to context!
LO: To develop an understanding of Crooks.
Challenge: To be able to explain quotations in thoughtful detail.
Literacy Focus: Punctuate sentences accurately.