Of Mice and Men Journal Assignment
Here is the journal assignment for Of Mice and Men. The purpose of the journal entries is to spark discussion in class and lead you to a deeper understanding of the material covered. Journal entries will be posted on the blog of your Weebly writing portfolio. Journal entries should be 200-300 words and adequately address the question.
Grades will be given based on the following criteria:
1. Does the entry adequately address the question?
2. Is the the entry understandable, using proper grammar, word choice, and spelling?
3. Are the entries properly organized, using thesis statements, paragraphs, and topic sentences
4. Is the entry completed on time?
Grades will be given based on the following criteria:
1. Does the entry adequately address the question?
2. Is the the entry understandable, using proper grammar, word choice, and spelling?
3. Are the entries properly organized, using thesis statements, paragraphs, and topic sentences
4. Is the entry completed on time?
Journal 10 The American Dream in Of Mice & Men
Due Date: June 11
How does the dream of living off the "fatta the land" relate to the American Dream and how does it influence the characters in the novel? (George, Lennie, Candy, Crooks, or Curley's wife? Are their dreams doomed to fail? What is the power of the dream, even if it is fruitless? Use direct quotations and specific examples to support your views.
How does the dream of living off the "fatta the land" relate to the American Dream and how does it influence the characters in the novel? (George, Lennie, Candy, Crooks, or Curley's wife? Are their dreams doomed to fail? What is the power of the dream, even if it is fruitless? Use direct quotations and specific examples to support your views.