Literary Devices
The following sentence is an example of which form of figurative language: Her eyes shone like stars.
Simile
Who wrote Of Mice and Men?
John Steinbeck
What was the Dust Bowl?
A period of severe dust storms that affected the Great Plains in the 1930s.
What does GIVE RAFT stand for?
Grammar, Individuality, Vocabulary, Explain, Restate, Answer, Facts, and Topic Development
What is the purpose of doing Achieve3000?
To raise our reading Lexiles
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone is the author’s attitude, and mood is the reader’s feelings.
Who are the two main characters in Of Mice and Men?
George and Lennie
What was the Great Depression?
A severe economic downturn that caused mass unemployment and poverty in 1929.
How many sentences should you have in a full, complete paragraph?
5-8
What is the first thing you should do when coming into class?
Begin your Do Now
What literary device is used to give an inanimate object human-like characteristics?
Personification
What animals does Lennie want to tend in the future?
Rabbits
What does a "jerkline skinner" do on the ranch?
A jerkline skinner is a skilled mule driver, like the character Slim.
Punctuate the following quote: Ben said Wow, I’m really excited to take this midterm
Ben said, “Wow, I’m really excited to take this midterm!”
What happens if you reach your projected Lexile by the end of the year?
You don’t have to take the final!
Define symbolism.
An object/person/place being used to represent something else.
Name three characters who experience oppression on the ranch.
Candy, Crooks, Curley's Wife
What does a "swamper" do on the ranch?
A swamper is a ranch worker who cleans and maintains the ranch, often doing tasks like mucking out the stables or performing general labor, like Candy.
Fix the grammar in the following sentence: He don't like the movies but she do.
He doesn’t like the movies, but she does.
What is my favorite color?
Purple :)
The following sentence is an example of which sound device: Sally sells seashells down by the sea shore.
Alliteration
What are 3 themes in Of Mice and Men?
The American Dream, Friendship and Loyalty, Innocence and Guilt, Loneliness and Isolation, Power and Powerlessness
What is the American Dream?
The American Dream is the belief that through hard work and determination, anyone can achieve success, prosperity, and a better life, regardless of their background.
What do you need in the Topic Development portion of your paragraph?
Explain, Elaborate, Extend: in your own words, break down the evidence and connect it to your answer, as well as extending to something outside of the text.
When can you use your phone in class?
Never :)