This lesson explores how Steinbeck’s opening setting establishes mood and key themes in Of Mice and Men. Students will engage in close reading, annotation, discussion, and a structured writing task to analyze Steinbeck’s descriptive language. The lesson also includes a comparison activity between the riverbank and ranch setting, followed by a plenary reflection task to consolidate learning.
Ideal for IGCSE, GCSE, and secondary literature courses, this lesson develops analytical skills and deeper engagement with Steinbeck’s writing.
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