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Title:
| Literature: "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck |
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Description:
| These sites are about "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. Includes a biography of the author, book summaries, discussion questions, suggested activities, and online quizzes. There is also a link to an eThemes Resource on the decade of the 1930s. |
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Grade Level:
| 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| John Steibeck Biography
Here is a biography of the author and brief descriptions of his best known work.
Of Mice and Men: Synopsis
This page has a book synopsis, chapter summaries, brief character sketches, and a map of the places mentioned in "Of mice and men." NOTE: This site links to commercial sites with various versions of the book for sale.
Teachers' Guide
This seven-page PDF file has a synopsis of the plot, analysis of the major themes, and suggested activities to use in conjunction with teaching the book.
Migrant Workers Activity
Students can read about migrant farm workers and then work in groups to create a timeline poster about migrant workers in America.
Book Review
In this activity, students can read book reviews of "Of Mice and Men" and then write their own.
"Of Mice and Men" Study Guide
Here is a study guide with worksheet style exercises that cover the literary elements, characters, and vocabulary of the novel.
Study Resources
This page has interactive quizzes, printable worksheets, vocabulary tools, and study guides. There are links to resources on the great depression, migrant farm workers, and mental disabilities. NOTE: The links to "Other Quizzes" lead to sites with discussion forums, ads, and pop-ups. The links under "Novel Guides" lead to commercial sites with ads. Teachers will want to preview these links before use in the classroom.
Student Guide
This site covers the vocabulary, idioms, and allusions used in the book, sub-divided by chapter.
Library of Congress: Voices from the Dust Bowl
This site contains textual information, photographs, and primary source documents. Click "The Migrant Experience" to read about migrant farm workers.
Discussion Questions
Here is a short list of discussion questions for "Of Mice and Men" as well as for "The Grapes of Wrath" and "The Pearl."
Steinbeck Crossword Puzzle
For an additional challenge, here is a two-page PDF is a John Steinbeck crossword puzzle and answer key.
Steinbeck Trivia
Here are a few trivia questions about John Steinbeck. Includes an answer key.
eThemes Resource: Decade: 1930-1939
These sites are about the history and events of the 1930s. Learn more about the causes and effects of the Great Depression. There are many primary documents, including oral histories, photographs, newspaper articles, and audio files. Also includes maps and timelines. There are links to eThemes Resources on books set in the 1930s, Amelia Earheart, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
1.1, 5.1, 6, 1.1, 4
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