Of Mice and Men
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Of Mice and Men Final Project
Directions: Complete one item from each part of the project.
Poets 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)
Create a fountain that shows the personality of one of the characters from the novel
Include at least 4 shapes and images that demonstrate the characters relationship to a theme
Include at least 4 quotes that demonstrate the characters relationship to a theme (cite)
Include at least 4 words that demonstrate the characters relationship to a theme
Write a paragraph that defends and explains your fountain design and the connection the character has to the theme.
Shape Up!
Create a shape and color that you feel represents a character in the novel
Outside the shape include
Include at least 4 quotes that demonstrate the characters relationship to a theme (cite)
Include at least 4 words that demonstrate the characters relationship to a theme
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?
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
Rewrite the lines into a script
Memorize the lines
Prepare a set and props for the scene
Act out the scene
Write a paragraph explaining why you think that this scene best expresses the character and theme