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Of Mice and Men Dictionary (+100 points)*

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word below (some are slang words) provide a dictionary entrywhich includes the word, part of speech, definition and sentence (from thenovel in which the word appears) as well as a small picture (clip art of illustration). Compile your entries together to create an actualbook/dictionary.bindle skinner indignationmoroselypugnacious jacktartcontortedmottle(d)scourge(s)graybackshoosegowbelligerent(ly)brusque(ly)crestfallentickbooby hatchsnookerimperious(ly)omninous(ly)buck floozy scuttledscuddedmollified

Eulogy (+30 points)

Curley’s wife plays an important role in the plot; however, we never evenlearn her name or much about her. Think about what you do know about herand make some guesses about her personality and what might have beenimportant to her. Then write a eulogy for her funeral. At least 1 page typed

Changes (+60 points)

Make an alternate ending to the book. Decided whether or not Curley’s wifedies, how Lennie escapes if she does and if George will still kill him if shedoes die. Describe what is going on through Lennie’s mind when he is in thesituation with Curley’s wife. At least 2 pages typed-double spaced

Poster and Reflection (+100 points)

We are reading the novel

Of Mice and Men

by John Steinbeck. Yourassignment is to create a poster (with an attached reflection) to advertisethe book. Your poster should have the following characteristics:

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the title of the novel

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the author’s name

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a picture (or pictures) to revealthe setting

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a picture (or pictures) torepresent at least one of thecharacters

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a slogan to grab attention You must submit a reflection on your poster, a page that explains yourposter. Your reflection should be between 200 and 300 words in length. Youare welcome to choose the format in which you write; for example, you maychoose to write it as a business letter, or perhaps in question-and-answerlayout. Regardless of the format you choose, in writing your reflection, youmust consider the following:

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What does your poster reveal about the novel?

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What does your poster leave out?

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What questions about the novel does your poster raise?

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Why would your poster prompt people to go out and buy this book?

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Why is the slogan that you chose effective?Add anything else to your reflection that you think is important to mention.Be creative and informative.