In Addition....

Along with answering this week's discussion questions please answer the following:

Define what "home" means to you in five brief thoughts.  

For Ms. Clow HOME is...

1) Wherever Jake & Thalia are

2) My sanctuary from the chaos

3) Smells that are comforting

4) A place where I can dig in the dirt, nurture growing things and commune with nature

5) Where my friends and family know they are always welcome

Of Mice and Men -CH.2

As we read chapter 2 we will focus in on the nature of home and why it is important for us to feel that we have a place where we belong. In class we will discuss the many dimensions that make up our ideas of what "home" is.


Discussion Questions - What are the living conditions like for bindle stiffs like George and Lenny? How does it affect their views on life? Pay close attention to Steinbeck's purposeful use of symbolism and similes to describe the living conditions at the ranch. 


Please click on the link to catch an insightful glimpse at John Steinbeck, the Salinas valley and the social/historical context of the novel. This will be particularly helpful if you missed the last class. 
BBC's Of Mice and Men- In Context 

GET STARTED!

Hello Students! Welcome to our class blog. You will use this online environment to communicate with me as well as your peers. I will be posting discussion questions each week which you will respond to. In addition, you will interact with each other by responding to at least two other classmates with posts that are thoughtful and succinct. 


Remember to maintain positive interaction with each other by being respectful and using appropriate language.