Of Mice and Men Lesson Plan

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

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   Reading well: appreciating the achievement of the author by examining and discussing details and overarching themes and considering how the details contribute to the whole novel; enjoying a good book in the company of other readers.

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   Thinking well: using the discussion questions to draw conclusions from textual evidence and to use such evidence to weigh differing interpretations of the novella.

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   Speaking well: developing oral skills through vocabulary development, debate, dramatic readings, and group discussion.

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   Listening well: developing a...