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Of Mice and Men Opening Chapter Character Profiles

Added: 15 Aug 2017 Contributor: Dara Hogan Resource type: Demonstration / Guide/notes / Worksheet

A worksheet which helps students make a close reading of the opening chapter of 'Of Mice and Men' noting the way the main characters are introduced including their physical appearance and character traits.

How it maps to the curriculum

JC
English

Strand: 3. Writing

Strand unit: 07. Show Critical Appreciation to their Texts

Suggestions for use: Working individually or in groups, students should make a close reading of the opening chapter of 'Of Mice and Men' noting the author's description of the main characters, both physically and in terms of their behaviour. This could be done on an initial reading or as a revision or writing exercise. Could be used in tandem with the accompanying annotated sample answer.

Key Skills:

  • Communicating
  • Managing Information and Thinking
  • Working with Others
  • Literacy

Meta information

  • Asset type: Document
  • Language: English
  • Rights: Attribution-Noncommercial Creative Commons
  • Cost: No
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