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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Of Mice and Men

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a technology-based group project. It requires students to use the Internet as well as various types of software to creatively display their knowledge of the novel, Of Mice and Men.
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Handout
Universal Teacher

Moore's Teacher Resources: Of Mice and Men

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site from the UK. Extensive review of characterizations and themes, along with information on structure and setting.
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Unit Plan
Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "Of Mice and Men" Teacher Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Six-page guide covering pre-reading tips, plot, characters, symbols, setting, and post-reading activities. This is a .pdf file.
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Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1962

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about John Steinbeck, the author of "Of Mice and Men" and "The Grapes of Wrath," who was honored for his writing as a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature. This website is organized into the following sections: "Presentation...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Of Mice and Men

For Students Pre-K - 1st
of mice and men
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Activity
San Jose State University

San Jose St. University: The Center for Steinbeck Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for Steinbeck Studies provided biographical resources, a bibliography, and appraisals of novelist John Steinbeck life and work, which includes his Great Depression-era classics Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath.
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Website
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Of Mice and Men: Positive Signs for Cancer Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
Why Files article dated May 29, 1998 highlights a possible cancer cure that finally might be at hand for mice and hopefully for people.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Modernist Portraits: Ernest Hemingway

For Students 9th - 10th
Drawing on the monstrosities of World War I, Ernest Hemingway presents male characters persevering through many difficult circumstances in his works, as highlighted in this biography. See "Ernest Hemingway Activities" for more resources.
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Unit Plan
Language Guide

Language Guide: La Ropa Del Hombre

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful pictures come alive with the Spanish pronunciation when the mouse points to them. In addition, the Spanish word pops up showing the correct spelling for each new vocabulary word.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Steinbeck

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site features lesson plans for several of John Steinbeck's books. Not surprisingly, most resources relate to "The Grapes of Wrath."
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Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: John Steinbeck Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
A narrative of the life of John Steinbeck (1902-1968), a California native and famous author of many classic novels such as "Of Mice and Men," and "The Grapes of Wrath."
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Handout
Other

American National Biography: John Steinbeck (1902 1968)

For Students 9th - 10th
American National Biography offers a biography of John Steinbeck including links to more information about Steinbeck.
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Activity
Other

John Steinbeck (1902 1968)

For Students 9th - 10th
Monterey County Historical Society website that provides information on John Steinbeck (1902-1968 CE), including biographical information and information on his writing.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Language Guide: La Ropa Del Hombre

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful pictures come alive with the Spanish pronunciation when the mouse points to them. In addition, the Spanish word pops up showing the correct spelling for each new vocabulary word.
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Activity
Washington State University

Washington State University: The Stephen Crane Society

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good starting point for those looking for information and resources on Stephen Crane. Includes a full-texts, a bibliography, responses to queries and FAQs, and several links for further Internet research on Crane.