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.