Setting
True or False: The setting of a story does not impact how a character acts and feels.
False!!!
The setting of a story DOES impact how a character acts and feels
True or False:
The definition of point of view is: The way the character looks at a topic or the ideas being described
True!
Conflicting point of view is when:
a.) Characters agree on a situation
b.) Characters don't like each other
c.) 2 or more characters have different opinions
d.) characters agree on a situation
c.) 2 or more characters have different opinions
"Kindness. Acceptance. Equality."
Is this an example of a theme statement or thematic concept?
Thematic concept
Of Mice and Men takes place during the:
a.) Cold War
b.) WW I
c.) WW II
d.) The Great Depression/Dust Bowl
d.) The Great Depression/Dust Bowl
Character: Doctor
Setting: First day on the job
How would the character feel?
Nervous, excited, ready,
Point of view is often referred to as.....
Perspective
True or False: Conflicting Points of view only occur between characters that are enemies
False!
True of False: Thematic concepts are expressed in a few words. They are never a full sentence
True!
The author of Of Mice and Men is
a.) Ernest Hemmingway
b.) John Steinbeck
c.) Virginia Wolf
d.) F. Scott Fitzgerald
b.) John Steinbeck
“The bunk house was a long, rectangular building. Inside, the walls were whitewashed and the floor unpainted. In three walls there were small, square windows..." (Steinbeck, Chapter 2)
“‘Says ‘positively kills lice, roaches and other:, scourges.’ What the hell kind of bed you giving us, anyways. We don’t want no pants rabbits.’"
(Steinbeck, Chapter 2)
George reacts:
a.) Positively
b.) Neutrally
c.) Sadly
d.) Negatively
d.) Negatively
Character: Word Wizard
Topic: Creating new words
Evidence: "Oh, I have the best job in the world! The best part of my day is going to ASM to teach BT new words!"
What is the WW's POV?
They love their job, they wouldn't want it any other way, they love the BT students, they are very happy/content
Character/s: Dylan & Jadyn
Topic: Best Dog Breeds
Jadyn: "Pomeranians are the cutest dog breed"
Dylan: "Never! French Bulldogs are where it's at!!"
What's Jadyn's POV? What's Dylan's POV?
Jadyn's POV: She thinks Pomeranians are a better because of their looks
Dylan's POV: He thinks French Bulldogs are the better than Pomeranians
True or False: Theme concepts are always expressed through full sentences
False!
True or False: During the Great Depression, people were able to buy the basic necessities like milk but could not afford more expensive things.
False
“The bunk house was a long, rectangular building. Inside, the walls were whitewashed and the floor unpainted. In three walls there were small, square windows..." (Steinbeck, Chapter 2)
In Chapter 2, how does the setting contribute to the development of the chapter?
a.) The change of setting provides an enjoyable location for both characters
b.) The change of setting comes with new challenges for George and Lennie
c.) The change of setting causes George and Lennie to become closer
d.) The change of setting causes Lennie to want to leave George
b.) The change of setting comes with new challenges for George and Lennie
Character: You (students)
Topic: The WW is kidnapped!
Evidence from the chat: "Imma cry. Let's scam him on PayPal. PAY THE RANSOM."
What's your (the students) POV?
The student are worried about the WW. They want to bring the WW back!
Character/s: John and Julian
Topic: Walking John's pet fish
John: "Hey Julian want to come walk my pet fish with me?"
Julian: "Heck no! I'd rather walk by pug <3"
John: "Fine, whatever. You're the one who's missing out."
What is John's POV? What is Julian's POV?
John's POV: He prefers walking is pet fish
Julian's POV: He prefers walking his pug
1. Courage. Fear.
vs.
2. Fear of the unknown is a powerful force that brings on change.
Which is the theme statement? Which is the thematic concept?
1. Thematic concept
2. Theme statement
Many people from Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, and Arkansas moved to the west coast (CA, OR, WA)
What was a reason/s they migrated?
Took look for a better future, find a job, and be able to buy the basic necessities they could not find in their native state
Character: TF
Setting: Last day of teaching
Feeling: Sad
What is something they'd say to convey they are sad?
"I can't believe the day is already here. I'm going to miss you all!"
Character: Lennie
Topic: Lennie and George's relationship
Evidence: "I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you.”
What's Lennie's POV?
Lennie values George's friendship. They are there for each other
Character/s: Katherine and Jocelyn
Topic: Movies based on books
Katherine: "I say that it is always best to read the book first before watching the movie."
Jocelyn: "I guess, but watching the movie first is more full of surprises!"
What is Katherine's POV? What is Jocelyn's POV?
Katherine's POV: She prefers reading the book before watching the movie
Jocelyn's POV: She prefers watching the movie, before reading the book or without reading the book
What is the definition for theme statement?
A message or lesson the author conveys to the reader
What was the name of the camps migrant workers stayed at while they looked for jobs?
Hoovervilles