1984WR Hmwk due M 11/28

Remember NO class Thanksgiving week!

The following assignments are due on Monday, Nov. 28th, when we next have class.
Assignment 1 - Write a detailed paragraph responding to one of the two topics.
1. Throughout "Of Mice and Men," the book brings up the issue of "having someone." Discuss the significance of this idea, along with the theme of loneliness. Be sure to include observations about the "outcasts" on the ranch. Among them are Lennie, Crooks, Candy, and Curley's wife.
One possible topic sentence for this paragraph is: In the book, “Of Mice and Men,” there are several characters who experience loneliness. ...

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2. Write about what you would have done in the same situation, had you been one of the characters in "Of Mice and Men." Be sure to include the name of the character, the situation from the novel that you would have handled differently, and how you would have handled it.
One possible topic sentence for this paragraph is: If I were (character’s name), I would have acted differently when (name specific event) happened.


Assignment 2 -
In the grammar packet you received today, complete Practice exercises 4 and 5.

Assignment 3 -
Finish reading OMAM. Bring the book to class for discussion on Monday! Do NOT forget!

for your information:
If you are curious about Thanksgiving, here is a link to some events that week.
http://dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/a/Thanksgiving.htm