What do you think? Is it a good representation of what we’ve read? Did the director pick the right actors for the movie? Is the setting appropriate? What would you have done differently had you been a part of the cinematic team?
What animals have been mentioned in the book thus far, and how are they regarded? Are they respected? Explain your answers.
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Here’s a great place for us to combine what was most memorable about Chapter 1. What part of the chapter stood out to you the most? Why?
We now that we’ve thought about what Lennie and George want more than anything, let’s take a second to share what some of our goals are in life.
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How would the story change if George and Lennie were girls instead? As you think about this question, view the video below. Respond by commenting once you’ve watched the class project for Chapter 1.
The last farm George and Lennie worked at was located north of the Salinas Valley in Weed, California. In chapter 1, we find out why they left that ranch.
- What happened?
- What does this tell us about Lennie’s character?
- What was your reaction to this incident?
In Chapter 1, we find out that Lennie has an appreciation for petting mice. What was your reaction to the information associated with this quality?
As the two men approach the water, Lennie rushes to it face-first. What does this indicate about his character?
But wait, George quickly tells Lennie to stop drinking the water because he realizes that it’s not running, and that it can’t be good to drink. What does this tell us about his character?
