Morals & Ethics
Of Mice and Men
Research
Debates
Ms. Mendiola
100

Definition: Your personal beliefs about what is right and wrong

What are morals?

100

This is the name of the main character who is large, aloof, and follows George

Who is Lennie?

100

This is the main idea of the entire essay.

What is the thesis statement?

100

The name of the format we use for essay related assignments.

What is MLA format?

100

The age of Ms. Mendiola

What is 24?

200

Definition: unspoken rules in a society that guide behaviors and knowledge of what is right or wrong

What are ethics?

200

This ranch worker’s loneliness is shown through his attachment to his dog.

Who is Candy?

200

These are facts, statistics, examples, or quotations used to support a claim.

What is evidence?

200

This term describes the main point or position a debater is trying to prove.

What is a claim?

200

This is Ms. Mendiola's preference of candy

What is chocolate?

300

This phrase describes a situation where a person must choose between two difficult options, both with consequences.

What is a moral/ethical dilemma?

300

The themes of racism and loneliness is portrayed through this character.

Who is Crooks?

300

This type of source comes directly from the original event, photo, or text being studied.

What is a primary source?

300

This debate skill involves responding to and challenging the opposing side’s arguments.

What is a rebuttal?

300

Ms. Mendiola played this sport in college

What is lacrosse?

400

This term is synonymous to telling the truth

What is honesty?

400

This major theme is shown through George's desire for his own land and a family.

What is the American Dream?

400

This is the list at the end of an essay that gives credit to all sources used.

What is a work cited page/ annotated bibliography?

400

This term refers to someone who quickly becomes aggressive and abrasive in an argument?

What is pugnacious?

400

This is the brand of water bottle that Ms. Mendiola's cups are from

What is Owala?

500

This term refers to having someone's back unconditionally, even if you know they are doing something wrong.

What is loyalty?

500

This major theme is shown through defiance of Curly's wife.

What is sexism?

500

This is an opposing viewpoint that a strong argumentative essay acknowledges and responds to.

What is a counterclaim?

500

In a debate, this mistake happens when someone attacks the person instead of the argument.

What is ad hominem fallacy?
500

What are the 3 items Ms. Mendiola always has in her purse.

What is lipgloss, wallet, and snacks?