Amy Leskow

Story Writing
Making A Card Game
Making A Picture Book

Name____________________________________________ period___________

Due Date_________      Of Mice and Men unit sheet 

C Layer (50 points possible). Credit is earned for learning, which comes about through listening, discussing,, reading and doing. You will be verbally assessed for each activity in this layer that you choose to complete. You must complete this layer before moving on to the next.  

                                                Possible     Points    Date

                                                points        earned 

1. Choose 20 words from the story that you do  20 _________ ________

not know, look up their definitions and create flash

cards. Learn them.

              

2. Summarize one of the chapters using transitions  10 _________ ________

and a strong topic sentence. 

3. Create a 20 question multiple choice test with  20 _________ ________

an answer key. Be sure each question has at least 4

choices of which 2 are possible answers, but one is the best. 

4. Construct a diorama for any scene in the novella.  10 _________ ________ 

5. Complete I Wish I Could Write Like That.   10 _________ ________ 

 

6. Complete the outline study guide for the novel. 20 _________ ________

 

7. Character Wheels. In a  large circle on plain   10 _________ ________

   paper, write one character's name in the center.

   In each quarter of the wheel, list one of the following

   categories and describe the character in terms of it:

   Background, Physical Appearance, Temperament,

   and Ideas. Include four descriptions in each category. 

8. Complete a Cause and Effect Organizer. On a 10 _________ ________

plain sheet of paper, draw three columns and label them

as follows: Cause of, Event, and Effect of. Record 10

events with respective causes and effects.   

9. Make a portrait of a main character that remains  10 _________ ________

true to the description in the text. Under the picture

include at least three quotes from the book that provide

description of this character. 

10. Complete the Of Mice and Men fill-in-the-  20 _________ ________

blank packet.

B Layer (30 points possible). Choose one of the activities below. Credit is earned for learning, which comes about through listening, writing , discussion, reading and doing. You will be assessed using the rubric particular to your choice. 

                                                Possible     Points    Date

                                                points        earned 

1. Create your own story that takes   30 _________ ________

place during the 1930s in America. Use

dialogue to help your characters come

alive.  

2. Create a card game that focuses on    30 _________ ________

the plot of Of Mice and Men and teaches

conflict, climax, resolution and theme.

Include clear directions for how to play,

as well as everything needed to do so. 

3. Create a picure book that tells  30 _________ ________

the story of Of Mice and Men. Be sure

the pictures clearly tell the story and

leave no gaps. No words should be used. 

A Layer (20 points possible). Get an “A” level worksheet, find two current,

reliable sources on the topic, and create a bibliography for each one. Then summarize the main points of each source on the “A” level worksheet. Next, draft your opinion on the issue citing your research for support. Your opinion should be in paragraph form, include citations, and be a minimum of 200 words.

Proofread, edit and type your final draft. Turn in the following:

_________final (typed) draft with citations

_________“A” level worksheet completed

                                                Possible     Points    Date

                                                points        earned

Choose one question to answer:

1. Is Lenny a realistic portrayal of   20 _________ ________

   an individual with mental retardation?

   2. How did Steinbeck’s life influence    20 _________ ________

   his creation of Of Mice and Men?

   3. Was it moral for George to kill    20 _________ ________

Lenny at the end of the novel?