Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Quiz students' understanding of the novel by reflecting on attitudes towards Curley's wife, how themes emerge and the importance of the settings.

Students use key quotations to compare these two characters. Well suited to low ability students before exploring Steinbeck's characterisation. A Magnet whizzy activity is also available.

Students sort characteristics to represent the similarities and differences between these two characters. A Magnet whizzy activity is also available.

Students match statements to the character that they think represents a particular message or viewpoint.

A great speaking and listening activity, in which Lennie is charged with the murder of Curley's wife and students dramatise the trial.

Commentary and notes on context as well as questions for discussion and tasks to develop a deeper understanding of this novella. Originally published on www.universalteacher.org.uk.

Suggestions for teaching 'Of Mice and Men'. Includes a list of key Teachit resources and ways they might be used.

A matching activity in which students marry up parts of sentences to reveal key background information. (Answers on page 2 of the Word document.) Interactive matching version also available.

A series of helpsheets for preparing group presentations on the chracters of Crooks, Curley's wife and Slim.

Activities focusing on the presentation of Curley's wife. A handy grid helps students to hone their PEE skills; the final discussion task could be used for speaking and listening assessment. The original resource is followed by a differentiated version for use with students with SEN. Also available as a SMART Notebook and a Promethean flipchart.

Focusing on how the writer's choice of words affects the reader.

Detailed answers to the worksheets. Page references refer to the Penguin edition of the text.

At least one sheet on each section of the novel with questions and extension tasks. Particularly useful for revision and homework.

An interactive matching activity to go with the word definitions task.

The answers!

Fifteen questions to attempt in five minutes. Page numbers refer to New Longman Literature edition. The original resource is followed by a differentiated version for use with students with SEN.

A Pictionary style game, with revision questions for bonus points!

Suitable for revision. Page numbers refer to New Longman Literature edition.

A great team game to revise the first two chapters of the novel.

A short and snappy revision or consolidation exercise.

A useful cloze exercise.

A spidergram and PQC grid to complete about her first appearance.

Teachers' notes and pupil prompts for discussion of animal imagery in 'Of Mice and Men'. Aimed at higher ability pupils.

A good consolidation or revision activity. A whizzy is available.

Empathetic activity & revision of chapters 1 and 2. Could also be used as a Drama focused activity for EN1.

Complete the grid outlining the main events, settings and characters in each chapter.

Script the interview between the Sheriff and Marylou Hobbs.