Ppt 5 ag&t Of Mice and Men
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The document discusses the concept of the American Dream, defining it as the belief that through hard work and determination, citizens of the United States can achieve prosperity and success. It states that the idea is rooted in the Declaration of Independence's promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. However, the American Dream is also criticized for creating inflated expectations. The document then asks what George and Lennie's American Dream is in the novel Of Mice and Men and provides an excerpt from a lesson plan about analyzing characters' dreams in relation to this concept.
Ppt 5 ag&t Of Mice and Men
- 1. The American Dream. Read the definition of the American Dream. What does it mean? Is it true? What do you think of it? The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States of America in which democratic ideals are perceived as a promise of prosperity for its people. In the American Dream, first expressed by James Truslow Adams in 1931, citizens of every rank feel that they can achieve a "better, richer, and happier life." The idea of the American Dream is rooted in the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence which states that "all men are created equal and been endowed with "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. The American Dream has been credited with helping to build a cohesive American experience but has also been blamed for overinflated expectations. What is George and Lennies American Dream?
- 2. Date Of Mice and Men ILO: By the end of the lesson I will be able to: Compare metaphorical links between characters and connect it to the American Dream Principle.
- 3. Assessment: This lesson I will: Use peer assessment.
- 4. Build: Read the opening two paragraphs of chapter 3. What is the mood and how / why is it created? Read to ...Lennie came in through the door... Why were the men in Weed? What else do we learn about Lennie? How does Lennie fit / not fit into the stereotypical American Dream.
- 5. Apply: Read to ...faced the wall and lay silent... How are the dog and Candy linked? Write a paragraph, with embedded quotes, explaining the metaphorical link between Candy and his dog and how this fits into the American Dream. Functional skill: making comparisons.
- 6. Demonstrate: Imagine that you are Candy. How do you feel about the death of your dog? Use emotive language. Refer to the American Dream. Write a diary entry about the incident.
- 7. Assessment: Swap your books with a partner. Read Candys diary entry. 1. Is the writing from Candys perspective? 2. Is it emotive? 3. Have Candys thoughts been linked to the American Dream? 4. Write one feature of the writing that you like. 5. Write one way the writing could be improved.