Of Mice and Men Web Quest Project

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Of Mice and Men Web Quest Project

• Ms. Krolak
• Sophomore English

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INTRODUCTION

• Before dwelling into John Steinbecks first
  success, Of Mice and Men, we need to travel back
  in time. We will travel back to a time of despair
  and hard work, yet a time filled with hope and
  dreams. We will explore the mind of John
  Stienbeck, the events of the Great Depression,
  the trials of migrant workers, and the birth of a
  novel.

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TASK

• Students will be asked to create a presentation
  board filled with information and pictures based
  on the topics given.
• Students must support all questions as well as be
  creative.

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PROCESS

• Working with a partner, students will need to
  find information on each of the topics.
• Split up the work to be more productive.
• Put all information, summaries, pictures, etc. on
  presentation board.
• Click on each of the topic pages to find out what
  is needed for each.

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DEPRESSION MIGRANT WORKERS STEINBECK OF
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The Great Depression

• What were the causes which lead up to the
  depression?
• How long did it last?
• What effects did it have on consumerism,
  politics, family life, labor?
• Find one personal account. Retell summarize.
  Give own personal response.

MIGRANT WORKERS STEINBECK OF MICE AND MEN
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Migrant Workers

• What caused them to work this way?
• What kind of work did they do? Where did they
  work? What areas?
• What effect did this have on the economy?
• What effect did it have on families/people?
• Find one personal account retell. Give own
  personal response.

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John Steinbeck

• What was his life like? Basic background.
• What were some of the major works he completed?
  Awards?
• What were some of the common themes Steinbeck
  choose to write about? Examples in other works.

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Of Mice and Men

• What is the setting of the book? Describe and
  draw a map.
• Who are the two main characters? What are the
  like?
• What is The American Dream? What was the reality
  for many?
• Where does the title come from? Explain, give
  personal response.
• What are some of the themes?

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STEINBECK HOME INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS
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RESOURCES

• America's Great Depression
• The Era of The Depression
• The Migrant Experience
• Of Mice and Men fact sheet
• All Things Considered
• Story Behind It All
• Photos
• Other Useful Links

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EVALUATION

• The group will be evaluated on the following
• In-class work with partner
• Adequate information
• Attention to details
• Neatness and effort
• Creativity

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CONCLUSION

• We have traveled back in our countrys history to
  explore a time of change, heartache, and hope.
  We have explored the literary mind and world of
  John Steinbeck. We are now ready to experience
• Of Mice and Men

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