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Reflections on Of Mice and Men: George's Decision in the Clearing

Dive into George's pivotal decision upon arriving in the clearing in Of Mice and Men. Analyze Lennie's character, foreshadowing, and the consequences of Curley's wife's death. Reflect on whether George's actions were justified. Submit Journals and Do Nows today, OMAM Study Guides by Tuesday. Eminent and exorcise vocabulary explored. Engage in a Think-Pair-Share activity to discuss these critical themes.

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Reflections on Of Mice and Men: George's Decision in the Clearing

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  1. Wow, we made it through a full week of school… Hang in there, only a few short hours to go….

  2. Do Now After killing Curley’s wife, Lennie realizes he made a mistake. He runs to the clearing where the story began. Do you agree with George’s decision after he arrived in the clearing? Why or Why not?

  3. Information • Journals and Do Nows - due today - late submissions = lost points • OMAM Study Guides - worth 100pts - due Tuesday • OMAM book should be complete - if not, get your reading done over the weekend.

  4. Eminent – (adj.) outstanding, distinguished Synonyms – distinguished, elevated, grand Antonyms – inferior, unimportant George and Lennie worked on an eminent ranch in the Salinas Valley.

  5. Exorcise – (v.) to drive out or dispose of Synonyms – dismiss, expel, purge Lennie quickly exorcised the death of Curley’s wife from his mind.

  6. Think-Pair-Share • Turn to the person sitting near you • Discuss the events from Section V - think about Lennie’s character - examples of foreshadowing - talk about the death of Curley’s Wife • In 5 minutes, be ready to share… go!

  7. Think-Pair-Share Turn to the person sitting near you Discuss the events from Section V/VI - think about Lennie’s character - think about what would have happened to Lennie - Discuss this question: Was George justified in what he did to Lennie? (Yup… it’s the Do Now) In 5 minutes, be ready to share… go!

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