Middle School Kit
Warm up, Read and Do and Wrap Up activities for students at Middle School level to study the novel.
A Close Focus
A series of questions focus systematically on the text, usually chapter by chapter or scene by scene. The aim is to have the student come into a close examination of what is being said and how it is said.
Critical essay
In about 2000 words the text is critically assessed from a specific viewpoint – structure, character, theme.
Issues
By focusing on a number of issues and asking penetrating questions the student is lead to a deeper understanding of the concerns of the text.
Key scenes
Each text has a number of significant scenes which if closely explored reveal important information about plot, character and their development.
Vocabulary t asks
A focus on the vocabulary useful for discussing the text.
You may also wish to use the resource on
the film of the novel Of Mice and Men. 
