John Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men

Goals: I can take notes to build background

knowledge about America during the 1930’s.

I can take notes to help me understand information about John Steinbeck and the topics in Of Mice and Men.

Steinbeck’s Life Born: 1902

Died: 1968 Growing up

Loved reading & nature Background Mother’s influence Education Odd jobs Travels Personality

Steinbeck’s America

The novella: Of Mice and Men Original plan Novella Setting –

Small ranch Great Depression

Problems of the time

Environmental Dust storms Droughts

Problems of the time Economic

Unemployment Rootlessness Great despair

Motifs

Friendship & loyaltyLoneliness & IsolationDiscrimination (age, gender, race, ability)Broken Dreams

Motifs help develop the themes of the story.

Self-Assessment: Have you accomplished the goals?

I can take notes to build background knowledge about America during the 1930’s.

I can take notes to help me understand information about John Steinbeck and the themes in Of Mice and Men.