| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Literature |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| What topic | mice and men |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Welcome, everyone! Today, we’re diving into John Steinbeck's poignant novel, Of Mice and Men. But before we open the book, let’s engage in a quick activity that will help us connect with the central themes of the story.
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Instructions:
Imagine Your Dream: Think about your own dreams and aspirations. What is something you deeply desire to achieve in your life? It could be a career goal, a personal ambition, or even a simple wish for the future.
Draw and Write: On the sheet of paper in front of you, create a visual representation of your dream. This could be a drawing, doodles, or even words that represent your goal. Be creative!
Share: Once you’ve finished, pair up with a partner. Take turns sharing your dream and explaining why it is important to you. What feelings does it evoke? How does it motivate you?
After sharing in pairs, let’s reconvene as a whole class and discuss what we heard. How do our dreams connect to each other and to society? Do you think dreams are easy to achieve, or do they require hard work and sometimes face obstacles?
This activity not only sets the stage for understanding the pivotal theme of dreams in Of Mice and Men but also encourages us to explore the broader idea of hope versus reality—a central conflict in the lives of Steinbeck’s characters.
Now that we've begun thinking about dreams, let's turn to the text itself. As we read Of Mice and Men, keep in mind your own dreams and how the characters' aspirations reflect or contrast with them. What obstacles do they face? How do their dreams shape their identities and relationships?
Let’s delve into the world of George and Lennie, and see how their dreams intertwine with the harsh realities of their lives.
Ready? Let’s begin!