Writing Prompt: (see below)

Realist/Naturalist paragraph wrap-up: Consider the literary period (Realism/Naturalism) and the “big ideas” associated with it. Select one idea with which you connect (agree or disagree). In a paragraph (at least 6 sentences), write about the big idea with which you connect, the literary piece(s) in which you saw this big idea, and why you connect with this concept/connect it to your own life.
Authors you may use to support your answer: Frederick Douglass, Mark Twain (“Jumping Frog” and “Lowest Animal”), Ambrose Bierce
OR (if new this quarter)
Write about a time you got what you wanted.


Of Mice and Men

• Receive Study guide packet for OMAM (including reading and assignment calendar).
• Read Chapter 1 aloud together.
• Setting #1: There are two important settings in this novel, the first is described in the first few paragraphs of the novel. Draw a picture of this setting.