Tuesday, November 8, 2011.

1) SSR and Log

2) Of Mice and Men: Complete reading of Chapter 5. Discuss foreshadowing of Curley's wife death: The incident in Weed, Lennie's killing of the mice he pets, Lennie's crushing Curley's hand, Lennie's killing of the puppy---all foreshadow Lennie's killing Curley's wife. Also, discuss George's comment to Candy: "I ain't gonna let 'em hurt Lennie." This statement will have significance in chapter 6. Fill in Theme/Literary Device locator chart.

3) Discuss Steinbeck's treatment of Curley's wife's death. He gives her respect by having everything/animal in the barn become "quiet." Steinbeck also portrays her as a sweet, young girl who is finally at peace, and gives Curley's wife a moment of silence by stopping time, which gives her respect after her death. (Pp. 92-93).

4) NOTE: Don't forget to study vocabulary words from Of Mice and Men Glossary: "scrappy - writhed." Quiz Friday, November 11.