AIM: How does John Steinbeck foreshadow the final events in OMAM?
Prepared stamp: Take out chapter 4 and 5 Vocabulary.
Do Now Stamp: Copy the sentence from OMAM. Write down what you think the word means.
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Sentence from OMAM | “Her feet battered on the hay and she writhed to be free.” | “A moment settled and hovered and remained for much more than a moment.” |
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| Writhed (91) | Hovered(93) |
Sentence from OMAM | “Her feet battered on the hay and she writhed to be free.” | “A moment settled and hovered and remained for much more than a moment.” |
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The definition | verb: quirmed, flailed | verb: remained in one place in the air, floated |
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Write down the definition of the word
Of Mice and Men: Pages 90-96
Audio Version
As we read, be prepared to share your reactions to this scene.
Check in:
1. What happened to Curley’s wife?
2. What does Candy say Curley will do to Lennie?
3. What do you think will happen with Lennie? Why?
4. What does Candy say to Curley’s wife’s corpse? Why is he so angry?
5. Do you think George and Candy would still folllow through with their dreams? If so, with or without Lennie? Explain your reasoning.
6.Whose fault is it and why? Curley’s wife? Curley? George? Lennie? Is it really murder?
Foreshadowing: A warning or hint at a future event that the author gives us.
Turn your desks to be in groups of 4.
*All partners will write at the same time*
5 minutes:
Using your chart paper answer the following questions:
1. What is your reaction to what just happened?
2. Identify 2 events that foreshadowed Curley’s wife’s death.
3. What 2 lessons should have been learned earlier in the book?
Challenge: Based on Steinbeck’s foreshadowing, predict what will happen next in the book.
In your groups of 4
Discuss the ideas you wrote down with your group.�
Sentence starters:
1. I thought this would happen because…
2. I was surprised this happened because…
3. My prediction for what will happen next is…
4. My opinion of this book is...
Directions:
Turn your desks back to their rows.
Teachers will collect markers and chart paper
Popcorn Shareout
1. Student A responds to a question. Student A calls on Student B.
2. Student B responds to student A or adds their own statement.
Exit:
Do you think you would have the same reaction to what happened to Curley’s wife if John Steinbeck didn’t use foreshadowing? Explain.
Foreshadowing: A warning or hint at a future event.
Homework: Complete any missing assignments! There are 11 classes left before the end of the cycle.