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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: Novel of Mice and Men (Steinbeck)

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module with thirty-four links to images, texts, websites and videos to use while teaching John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected (7) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with the novel "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. George and Lennie are two migrant workers trying to stay employed and out of trouble. Their dream of having their own farm may be...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck

For Students 9th - 10th
The Joad family leaves Oklahoma in search of work after their farm is destroyed by the Dust Bowl. They arrive in California only to find that fair jobs, food, and sympathy are scarce. Selected (9) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair...
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: A Monster of a Metaphor

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students analyze the monster metaphor from chapter five of The Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck as they develop ideas for extended metaphors that describe characters within a specific setting. Teacher instructions and resources are provided,...
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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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Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary source set includes photographs, book excerpts, and documents that provide context for both events and themes in the novella. Includes teaching guide.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Biography: John Steinbeck

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Introduce your students to the life and writings of John Steinbeck using the higher order pre and post reading activities within this flipchart.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Novel Reflections on the American Dream

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of five videos of Novel Reflections on the American Dream including Fitzgerald's Gatsby, Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath," Ann Petry's "The Street," and Gish Jen's "Traditional American."
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Graphic
Curated OER

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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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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Unit Plan
C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: The Grapes of Wrath

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. Does not include an on-line text of the work but does provide links to informational websites.
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Graphic
Curated OER

John Steinbeck

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of John Steinbeck.
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Graphic
Curated OER

John Steinbeck

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of John Steinbeck.
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Website
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Woody Guthrie and the Grapes of Wrath

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan provides ideas for exploring Woodie Guthrie's music while reading John Steinbeck's book The Grapes of Wrath.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Novels: 1939: The Grapes of Wrath

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction to John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. Highlights main ideas and themes of the novel.
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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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Graphic
Curated OER

Writing Fix: A Monster of a Metaphor: The Grapes of Wrath

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Front cover of the book The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
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Activity
University of Virginia Library

Prism: The Chrysanthemums: Characters' Emotions

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read John Steinbeck's The Chrysanthemums, and highlight positive emotion in blue, negative emotion in red, and ambiguous emotion in green.
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Activity
University of Virginia Library

Prism: The Chrysanthemums: Part 2: Characters' Emotions

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read John Steinbeck's The Chrysanthemums, and highlight positive emotion in blue, negative emotion in red, and ambiguous emotion in green.
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: Of Mice and Men Presentation of Curley's Wife

For Students 9th - 10th
A twelve-part learning module with links to texts, images, and videos to use while reading about Curley's wife in John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.
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Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Of Mice and Men

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1936 Steinbeck took a journalistic assignment to investigate the migrant worker situation. His discoveries are reflected in Of Mice and Men. Shmoop provides a summary, investigates themes and characters, and also offers a number of...
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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Teachers: The Grapes of Wrath

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A Library of Congress lesson on "The Grapes of Wrath," through which students discover how cultural artifacts from the book support its themes and see connections "between the social, cultural, and literary contexts of literature."
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Literatura De Los Estados Unidos

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia overview in Spanish of American literature from its roots to contemporary authors and themes. This entry is a broad sweep -- no era is covered in depth but it's a helpful "big picture" view for Spanish-speaking students, with...
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Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: The Grapes of Wrath

For Students 9th - 10th
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1940, The Grapes of Wrath is one of the most beloved novels in American literature. This site provides fascinating insights into the characters, themes and quotations from the novel.

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