Support your students’ analytical writing with this set of 15 essay questions for John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. These thought-provoking prompts help students explore the novel’s characters, relationships, themes, and social context—making them ideal for essay planning, homework, or revision.
Whether used in class or as independent tasks, these questions encourage close reading and the development of critical thinking and structured responses.
This download includes:
★ A complete list of 15 essay questions in PDF format
★ Individual printable handouts for each question
★ An editable PowerPoint version for flexible classroom use
Sample Questions:
➤ How does Steinbeck use the relationship between George and Lennie to explore the theme of loneliness?
➤ What role does the setting of the ranch play in shaping the characters’ hopes and limitations?
➤ Curley’s wife is often described as a victim. To what extent do you agree?
These questions are suitable for a range of abilities and allow for differentiation and student choice, supporting both guided analysis and independent interpretation.
Perfect for:
✔ GCSE English Literature study
✔ Essay planning and extended writing
✔ Homework or cover work
✔ Exam preparation and revision
Download now to help your students build confident, text-based responses to Of Mice and Men.
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Engage your students in a dynamic and comprehensive revision of Of Mice and Men with this versatile activities bundle. Designed to reinforce key themes, characters, and literary techniques, this resource provides a range of interactive and creative tasks to make revisiting Steinbeck’s novella both effective and enjoyable. This Bundle Includes: ✔ Bingo Revision Game – A fun, fast-paced way to review characters, themes, and plot events ✔ Crossword Puzzle – A vocabulary-based challenge to support key terminology and comprehension ✔ Essay Questions – 15 thought-provoking prompts to develop analytical writing and critical thinking ✔ Post-Reading Creative Tasks – 9 imaginative activities including podcast scripts, set and costume design, and character Instagram profiles ✔ Word Search – A low-prep literacy task to reinforce key names, ideas, and thematic vocabulary ✔ Roll the Dice Discussion Board – A student-led discussion activity encouraging deep exploration of characters, motivation, and themes Why Choose This Bundle? ✔ Versatile Use – Perfect for starters, plenaries, homework, revision sessions, or cover lessons ✔ Engaging and Interactive – Encourages participation, discussion, and creativity ✔ Comprehensive Coverage – Supports close reading, interpretation, and exam preparation ✔ Minimal Prep, Maximum Impact – Ready-to-print materials designed for immediate classroom use Perfect for: ✔ GCSE English Literature revision ✔ Independent study and group work ✔ Cover lessons and homework tasks ✔ Whole-class or small-group revision 📥 Download now to enrich your Of Mice and Men lessons with a varied and engaging revision toolkit!
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Transform your students’ study of Of Mice and Men with this comprehensive revision bundle, packed with creative and interactive resources to reinforce key themes, characters, and literary techniques. Designed for GCSE English Literature, this bundle offers a range of engaging activities including creative writing, discussion tasks, revision games, and analytical exercises—making Steinbeck’s novella accessible, relevant, and thought-provoking. This Bundle Includes: 📖 Chapter-Based Resources ✔ Creative Writing Prompts (All Chapters) – Encourage analytical and imaginative responses tied to key events and character moments ✔ Discussion or Quick Write Task Cards (Chapters 1–6) – Thought-provoking prompts for group discussion, pair work, or independent responses ✔ Roll the Dice Discussion Board – A fun, interactive way to revisit the text with randomised questions promoting deeper analysis 🎲 Interactive Revision Games & Activities ✔ Bingo Revision Game – A lively, fast-paced game to review characters, themes, and key events ✔ Word Search – Reinforce key terminology and concepts in a relaxed, low-prep format ✔ Crossword Puzzle – Test and strengthen recall through clue-based vocabulary and text comprehension ✍ Analytical & Creative Post-Reading Tasks ✔ Essay Questions – 15 carefully designed questions exploring theme, character, and authorial technique ✔ Post-Reading Creative Tasks – Nine imaginative tasks including podcast scripts, mood boards, character Instagram grids, and more Why Choose This Bundle? ✔ Versatile – Ideal for starters, plenaries, revision lessons, or end-of-unit projects ✔ Engaging – A wide range of task types to suit different learners and keep engagement high ✔ No-Prep & Ready to Use – Print-and-go resources designed to save you time and maximise impact Perfect for: ✔ GCSE English Literature revision ✔ Cover lessons and homework ✔ Exam preparation ✔ Group work and independent study 📥 Download now to bring Of Mice and Men to life with this dynamic, classroom-ready revision bundle.
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