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Of Mice and Men Literary Analysis Worksheets | Close Reading Activities for High School
Help high schoolers go beyond basic comprehension and sharpen literary analysis skills with these six close reading inference worksheets covering John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Ideal for Freshman English and American Literature courses, or units on tragedy and social realism, the activities cover meaningful passages (one per chapter) and guide students through the processes of exploring characterization, plot development, literary elements, and more. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By completing these close reading activities, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings as needed
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Determine the functions of given details
Describe tone in context
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including irony, metaphor, personification, symbolism, and more
Analyze the symbolic importance of objects
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
Resources are available for a variety of engaging novels:
Help high schoolers go beyond basic comprehension and sharpen literary analysis skills with these six close reading inference worksheets covering John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Ideal for Freshman English and American Literature courses, or units on tragedy and social realism, the activities cover meaningful passages (one per chapter) and guide students through the processes of exploring characterization, plot development, literary elements, and more. Answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is available.) By completing these close reading activities, students will:
Read for literal comprehension
Consult reference materials to learn and verify word meanings as needed
Infer the intended effects of the author's word choices and narrative techniques
Determine the functions of given details
Describe tone in context
Examine how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
Apply knowledge of various literary devices including irony, metaphor, personification, symbolism, and more
Analyze the symbolic importance of objects
Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
Resources are available for a variety of engaging novels:
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Help high schoolers go beyond basic comprehension and sharpen literary analysis skills with these six close reading inference worksheets covering John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Ideal for Freshman English and American Literature courses, or units on tragedy and social realism, the activities cover meaningful passages (one per chapter) and guide students through the processes of exploring characterization, plot development, literary elements, and more. Answer keys are included.