Of Mice and Men Introduction
Grade 9ELA45 min
Learning Objective
I can analyze the social and economic conditions of the Great Depression and their impact on the characters in *Of Mice and Men*.
Lesson Flow
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Context of Of Mice and Men - Schooling Online
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“According to the video, how did the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl lead to a competitive job market in California, and how did this affect the migrant workers described in *Of Mice and Men*? The video mentions the existence of "Hoovervilles" and squalid labor camps. How did these living conditions contribute to the themes of loneliness and desperation experienced by characters in *Of Mice and Men*?”
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