CONCEPT MAP

Key Concepts: Key Vocabulary:

Theme

Foreshadowing

Symbol

Setting

Protagonist

Antagonist

Flashback

Conflict

Historical fiction

Characterization:

static, round,

destructive,

sympathetic

Loneliness

The American Dream

Friendship

Topic:

Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck

Innocence

Discrimination

Examples:

Reading Log

Character Sketch

Writing an Epilogue

Critical Lens Writing

Enduring Understanding (s):recognition of major themes within the work that apply to numerous critical lens tasks on the ELA Regents exam _________________________________________________

Essential Question (s): What is the author trying to tell me and why did he write this? What is the value of analyzing and interpreting this work? What relevance does Of Mice and Men have for today’s life? _______________________________________________________

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