Of Mice and Men Web Quest Project

1. Of Mice and Men Web Quest Project Mrs. Lolkema Sophomore English

2. INTRODUCTION Before dwelling into John Steinbeck’s first success, Of Mice and Men, we need to travel back in time. We will travel back to a time of despair and hard work, yet a time filled with hope and dreams. We will explore the mind of John Stienbeck, the events of the Great Depression, the trials of migrant workers, and the birth of a novel. HOME| INTRODUCTION | TASK | PROCESS | RESOURCES | EVALUATION | CONCLUSION

3. TASK • Students will be asked to create a presentation board filled with information and pictures based on the topics given. • Students must support all questions as well as be creative. HOME| INTRODUCTION | TASK | PROCESS | RESOURCES | EVALUATION | CONCLUSION

4. PROCESS • Working with a partner, students will need to find information on each of the topics. • Split up the work to be more productive. • Put all information, summaries, pictures, etc. on presentation board. • Click on each of the topic pages to find out what is needed for each. HOME| INTRODUCTION | TASK | PROCESS |THE GREAT DEPRESSION | MIGRANT WORKERS | STEINBECK | OF MICE AND MEN | RESOURCES | EVALUATION | CONCLUSION

5. The Great Depression • What were the causes which lead up to the depression? • How long did it last? • What effects did it have on consumerism, politics, family life, labor? • Find one personal account. Retell & summarize. Give own personal response. MIGRANT WORKERS | STEINBECK | OF MICE AND MEN | HOME| INTRODUCTION | TASK | PROCESS | RESOURCES | EVALUATION | CONCLUSION

6. Migrant Workers • What caused them to work this way? • What kind of work did they do? Where did they work? What areas? • What effect did this have on the economy? • What effect did it have on families/people? • Find one personal account & retell. Give own personal response. THE GRAT DEPRESSION | STEINBECK | OF MICE AND MEN | HOME| INTRODUCTION | TASK | PROCESS | RESOURCES | EVALUATION | CONCLUSION

7. John Steinbeck • What was his life like? Basic background. • What were some of the major works he completed? Awards? • What were some of the common themes Steinbeck choose to write about? Examples in other works. THE GREAT DEPRESSION | MIGRANT WORKERS | OF MICE AND MEN | HOME| INTRODUCTION | TASK | PROCESS | RESOURCES | EVALUATION | CONCLUSION

8. Of Mice and Men • What is the setting of the book? Describe and draw a map. • Who are the two main characters? What are the like? • What is The American Dream? What was the reality for many? • Where does the title come from? Explain, give personal response. • What are some of the themes? THE GREAT DEPRESSION | MIGRANT WORKERS | STEINBECK | HOME| INTRODUCTION | TASK | PROCESS | RESOURCES | EVALUATION | CONCLUSION

9. RESOURCES • America's Great Depression • The New Deal and The Depression • The Migrant Experience • Of Mice and Men fact sheet • All Things Considered • Story Behind It All • Photos • Other Useful Links HOME| INTRODUCTION | TASK | PROCESS | RESOURCES | EVALUATION | CONCLUSION

10. EVALUATION • The group will be evaluated on the following: • In-class work with partner • Adequate information • Attention to details • Neatness and effort • Creativity HOME| INTRODUCTION | TASK | PROCESS | RESOURCES | EVALUATION | CONCLUSION

11. CONCLUSION • We have traveled back in our country’s history to explore a time of change, heartache, and hope. We have explored the literary mind and world of John Steinbeck. We are now ready to experience… Of Mice and Men HOME| INTRODUCTION | TASK | PROCESS | RESOURCES | EVALUATION | CONCLUSION