Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men Final Project

Directions: Complete one item from each part of the project.

Poet's Corner: Write a 1 page poem that shows a character from the novel and the relationship the character has to a theme in the novel. You may use a free form poem, the 13 Ways of Looking format or a shrink lit. format. Include at least one image to symbolize the character and his/her relationship to the theme. Typed, MLA format.

Remembered In Water All components should be a part of the fountain. (fountains are often built to remember individuals for their actions)

a. Create a fountain that shows the personality of one of the characters from the novel

b. Include at least 4 shapes and images that demonstrate the character's relationship to a theme

c. Include at least 4 quotes that demonstrate the character's relationship to a theme (cite)

d. Include at least 4 words that demonstrate the character's relationship to a theme

e. Write a paragraph that defends and explains your fountain design and the connection the character has to the theme.

Shape Up!

a. Create a shape and color that you feel represents a character in the novel

Outside the shape include

b. Include at least 4 quotes that demonstrate the character's relationship to a theme (cite)

c. Include at least 4 words that demonstrate the character's relationship to a theme

d. Write a paragraph that explains why you feel the shape and color represent the character and the relationship to the theme

Are You Really Going to Act Like That?

a. Choose a section of the novel (at least 30 lines long) that you feel best conveys the spirit of a character and a theme you associate with the character

b. Rewrite the lines into a script

c. Memorize the lines

d. Prepare a set and props for the scene

e. Act out the scene

f. Write a paragraph explaining why you think that this scene best expresses the character and theme