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This teaching guide for steinbeck s seminal novella of mice and men includes pre and post reading activities an overview of the story and a brief discussion of plot character development and theme. Creating a handy chart to keep track of the individuals on the ranch helps students identify methods of character development and keep track of important characters. Before reading of mice and men students will understand some of the controversial issues racism sexism violence language and mental retardation the term used in the 1930s.
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