Looking only at the movie cover make three predictions about the novel. (3 marks) 1. 2. 3.
Read chapter one. Who are the two main characters? ( 1 mark) What have you learned about their relationship? ( 1 mark) List two examples of Lennie s simplistic speech patterns. (2 marks) o o Evaluate George as a friend. Provide examples from the chapter. Answer in a well-developed PEEE paragraph. ( 5 marks) Why does Lennie like mice and rabbits and dogs? ( 1 mark) 2 P a g e
Read chapter two. Curly suffers from little man syndrome. How do his actions in Chapter two compare to this picture of Kanye West ( on the left) and Jay-Z? (2 marks) List two things that make Curly s wife stand out on the ranch? (2 marks) o o 3 P a g e
Read chapter three In the chart below create a list of ten reasons that killing Candy s Dog was good (plus), bad (minus) and/ or interesting (both good and bad). ( 10 marks) PLUS MINUS INTERESTING If your personality was described as a dog which breed would you be and why? (For example if you are high strung and energetic you might be a dalmation who is always ready to play and run around.) ( 2 marks) Based on what you covered in Chapter Two why do you think Curly provoked Lennie instead of fighting one of the other guys? ( 1 mark) 4 P a g e
Read Chapter Four Babies are not born racist. Babies of different races are intrigued by each other as any babies are. In a well-developed PEEE paragraph explain how children become racist if they are not born that way. ( 5 marks) Based on what you said above briefly state why Lennie was not racist towards Crooks? ( 1 mark) 5 P a g e
Read Chapter Five What elements of this photo stand out- ask for a color copy)? (2 marks) What do you think the girl is saying? What makes you think that from just looking at the photo? ( 2 marks) Relate the photo to Curly s wife and her situation on the ranch. ( 2 marks) State how Curly s wife was both partially responsible and yet not responsible for her own death. ( 2 marks) 6 P a g e
Read Chapter Six In an argumentative PEEE paragraph (take only one side) re- evaluate George as a good or bad friend. You must have evidence from the novel. (5 marks) How is Lennie s death like that of Candy s dog? (1 mark) 7 P a g e
In Rihanna s song Umbrella she makes some strong statements about friendship. In a well-developed PEEE paragraph define friendship with reference to the song, the novel and your own life. (Lyrics on next page) (5 marks) 8 P a g e
Umbrella (partial lyrics) by Rihanna You have my heart And we'll never be worlds apart Maybe in magazines But you'll still be my star Baby cause in the dark You can't see shiny cars And that's when you need me there With you I'll always share Because When the sun shines, we ll shine together Told you I'll be here forever Said I'll always be a friend Took an oath, I'ma stick it out till the end Now that it's raining more than ever Know that we'll still have each other You can stand under my umbrella You can stand under my umbrella These fancy things, will never come in between You're part of my entity, here for infinity When the war has took its part When the world has dealt its cards If the hand is hard, together we'll mend your heart Because When the sun shines, we ll shine together Told you I'll be here forever Said I'll always be a friend Took an oath, I'ma stick it out till the end 9 P a g e