1. REMINDERS: Make sure to include the number and the title in the table of contents and at the start of your assignment. Don’t forget to raise your hands when your group has finished for a stamp. 10H Notebook Assignments

2. Notebook 1: Steinbeck’s Writing Style Directions: You have now read 2 different pieces written by John Steinbeck. Compare and contrast the tone in the two pieces. (8- sentence paragraph) Be ready to SHARE your answers. To get you started…. Tone = Author’s attitude towards the subject matter What is the subject matter of each? How does he feel about it? Compare = what’s alike Contrast = what’s different

3. Notebook 2: Quick Dust Bowl Review Directions: Write 3 facts that you remember from yesterday’s Dust Bowl lecture. Be prepared to share!

4. Notebook 3: Friday – YES!! Directions: Write an acrostic poem for the word “Friday.” Don’t copy me. F – Final school bell rings! R – Ready to run the vacuum, do the laundry… I – Indeed, there is much to be accomplished… D – Determined to make each moment count. A – A nap could be in order? Y – YES! That will be time well spent.

5. Notebook 4 Quick Character Review Directions: Draw the chart and fill in the information. CharacterPhysical Traits Quote Personality Traits George Lennie Candy Curley Curley’s Wife Slim

6. Notebook 5: Crooks Mini-Character Analysis Directions: Write a mini-character analysis in 8 sentences. You must use one quote from chapter 4. To get started: 1. The character Crooks in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck shows (characteristic) and (characteristic). 2. An often misunderstood character in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is Crooks. His unique (characteristic) and (characteristic) make him…

7. Notebook 6: The End Directions: Answer the questions below. 1. How did you feel about the end of Of Mice and Men? Explain is 3 sentences. 2. Which character do you have the most respect for at the end of the novel? Why? 3. Which character do you have the least respect for? Why? 4. Explain to me why Slim says to George, “You hadda, George. I swear you hadda.” 5. Explain to me why Steinbeck chooses to end the novel with Carlson’s remark, “Now what the hell ya suppose is eatin’ them 2 guys?”

8. Notebook 7: Alternative Ending Directions: Write an alternative ending for Of Mice and Men in 8-10 sentences. Start when Lennie is in the barn with Curley’s wife…What ending would have been more desirable? Be creative. This is your chance!