Pass your homework forward. In bullet form, list 3 themes in Of Mice

and Men.› For each bullet point, write one fully

developed sentence about what message Steinbeck is sending about the theme.

› For each bullet point, write one fully developed sentence about your opinion on the theme.

How did you hear about the news?

What’s a written analysis?› A written analysis is an essay. *Collective Groan*

Why will we be doing this?› To further explore an important theme within

Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men.› To be sure everyone is voicing their opinion.› To practice our writing skills and prepare for

the New York State Regents examination.

Introduction› Please select one of the seven themes

listed as options for your reflection paper.

Connections:

Return to your bell ringer to find any connections between what you’ve written, and the topic suggestions.

Introduction› MoBaThBlue Writing

Motivator Background Thesis Blueprint Conclusion

MoBaTheBlue Writing Style› Motivator› Background› Thesis› Blueprint› Conclusion

Hold on to this sheet FOREVER.

Forever

We’ve taken notes on all of these themes.› We’ve even had the themes as titles for

some daily notes. Use your notes.

Use the remaining time in the period to select a theme you’d like to focus on.› Think of each option carefully.