Name____________________________________________ period___________

Due Date_________       Of Mice and Men unit sheet 

C Layer (50 points possible). You will be verbally assessed for each activity in this layer that you choose to complete. Complete at least one activity from each of the C level areas below. You must complete this layer before moving on to the next.  

                                                Possible     Points   

                                                points        earned    Initials 

            Vocabulary

1. Choose 15 words from the novel that you do  15 _________ ________

not know, look up their definitions and create flash

cards. Learn them. 

2. Create a crossword using 15 words from the novel.  15 _________ ________

Be sure to include a word bank.

              

3. Write a song that incorporates 10 vocabulary   15 _________ ________

words from the novel. Be sure the words are used

correctly in context. Perform it for your teacher

or the class. 

            Comprehension

1. Create a one page summary of the novel.    15 _________ ________

Be sure to use a strong topic sentence and

transitional words and phrases. 

2. Create a time line that includes 20 main events  15 _________ ________

   that occur in Of Mice and Men.  

3. Complete the Of Mice and Men fill-in-the-  15 _________ ________

blank packet. 
 

            Elements

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

2. Create a 15 question test based on 10 literary  20 _________ ________

elements from the story. Be sure to include an

answer key.  

3. Create a mobile that focuses on 5 different  20 _________ ________

literary elements from the story. Make sure it is

neat and that you can explain each element.  

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 set during   30 _________ ________

the 1930s in America. Include at least 5

underlined vocabulary words. Use

dialogue to help your characters come alive.

Two page minimum 

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

the plot and vocabulary 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 children’s book that tells  30 _________ ________

the story of Of Mice and Men. Be sure

the pictures and words leave no gaps in the

storyline. Make sure the language and

illustrations are appropriate for your audience.

Incorporate and underline 5 vocabulary words. 

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 in-text 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?