Of Mice and Men - (Great Works) by Kristin Kemp (Paperback)

About the Book

Aid students in analyzing this well-known story about friendship and loss. Encourage them to depict the struggles that Lennie and George face in their relationship by completing rigorous yet fun activities and lessons provided in this literature guide.

Book Synopsis

Of Mice and Men: An Instructional Guide for Literature provides lesson plans and activities designed specifically for this classic novel by John Steinbeck. This valuable resource guides teachers in a rich and deep exploration of the text with ways to add rigor with complex literature. Readers will enjoy their analysis of this story while evaluating its themes of friendship and loss through close reading, text-based vocabulary practice, and fun activities and lessons. Text-dependent questions help students analyze the story, and close reading activities require students to use textual evidence as they revisit passages for deeper analysis. With various methods of assessing comprehension, this instructional guide offers strategies for cross-curricular activities as students build an in-depth understanding of this classic tale.

About the Author

Kristin Kemp, M.A.Ed., has worked in the education field for over 13 years. A former elementary school teacher, she now writes educational resources for Teacher Created Materials and supervises student teachers during their field experiences.