Choose one of the following questions as the culminating writing assignment for Of Mice and Men. An important component of the essay is the Writing Plan and Graphic Organizer. A deadline for all parts of the essay is listed below and will be a part of the overall grade. Focus on what we have learned in class and your individual writing goals.
1. Identify one moral and one immoral character from the novel. Find two passages that prove the character you have identified is moral. Quote that passage and explain how that passage proves that this character is moral. Find a second passage in the novel and cite or paraphrase what is happening in that passage. Explain how that passage proves that this character
is moral. Follow the same procedure with the immoral character you have identified. Be sure to include the page number for each passage.
2. Do you think George Milton is a moral character or an immoral character? Find a total of three passages that support your thesis. Quote two passages and elaborate on that quote. This connects your thesis to the passage. Include the page number. Cite or paraphrase a third passage and elaborate and connect this passage to your thesis. Include the page number. 3. Answer question two. Now consider George’s final action with Lennie. Does his final scene with Lennie support or refute your claim about George being a moral or immoral character? Quote a passage from chapter six and write a strong logical argument to support your thinking. (10 pt. bonus for choosing this question)
October 3- Graphic Organizer and Writing Plan
October 6- Thesis Statement and Introduction (first draft)
October 11- Body Paragraphs (first draft)
October 14 - Conclusion (first draft)
October 17- Revised Thesis and Introduction and Body Paragraphs
October 19 - Revised Conclusion
October 21 - Early Submission of Final Essay (all parts drafts must be included)
October 24- Final Essay
Any essay that is submitted late will be downgraded by 5 points for each school day it is late.
Tentative Deadline
