Homework due Monday the 31st/Tuesday the 1st
Assignment 1 of 5
Complete a draft of IRP #3 (the advice column).
The advice column is two parts ...
Part 1: a 1-paragraph letter from the protagonist asking you the reader for help with a major problem from the text.
Part 2: a reply letter (1-2 paragraphs) from you the reader to the protagonist offering TWO+ pieces of advice for how to deal with the problem. For full credit, make sure you explain why you think following your advice will solve the problem.
Assignment 2 of 5
Finish CATCH notes for Section 1
Remember to focus your notes on connections to the novella's theme(s) AND to look for examples of the following on each page: foreshadowing, repetition of key words, symbolism, imagery (animal, religious, etc.)
Assignment 3 of 5
Finish your IRP book!! You want at least a few days before the poster is due to design your layout and type up final drafts of the first 7 assignments (you don't need to put your IRP approval sheet on the poster).
Assignment 4 of 5
Complete your OMAM assignments for Section 1:
-Character pages for George and Lennie for Section 1 (i.e., at least TWO quotes for each)
-TWO symbols in your symbol chart
-FIVE glossary words
-ONE quote from Section1 analyzed in your double-entry journal (Why is this quote important? How does it connect to the novella's themes?)
Assignment 5 of 5
Bring your IRP book to the next class and your copy of Of Mice and Men. Not bringing either of these will result in a demerit.