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Of Mice and Men

Rochelle Denney Karen Perry. Of Mice and Men. Through literature we…. Interpret our own meaning Increase knowledge, cultural literacy, and compassion Live vicariously. Big Ideas. Recalling and Differentiating Themes Across Literature

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Of Mice and Men

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  1. Rochelle Denney Karen Perry Of Mice and Men

  2. Through literature we…. • Interpret our own meaning • Increase knowledge, cultural literacy, and compassion • Live vicariously Big Ideas

  3. Recalling and Differentiating Themes Across Literature Applying to One’s Own Life Lessons Learned by Literary Characters Analyzing Plot and Cultural Issues Through Characters’ Relationships via Pictures and Diagrams Key Enduring Outcomes

  4. “…But what people really intend when they speak of information is meaning, not facts. We’re bombarded with too many facts—isolated bits of data without a context…..more meaning, and fewer facts. That’s the idea, anyway.” -Michael Crichton

  5. …..a category or class into which events, ideas or subjects can be grouped. All members of the same concept class MUST possess the same critical characteristics EXAMPLES: ELA: a sentence, sonnet, simile, theme SS: revolution, electoral process, democracy SCI: igneous rocks, vertebrates, evolution, photosynthesis MATH: triangle, algorithm, multiplication, integer OVERALL CONCEPT - the category or class into which the targeted concept and similar concepts can be grouped Concept….

  6. 1. Convey the targeted concept. 2. Offer the overall concept. 3. Note the key words. 4. Classify characteristics: always, sometimes, or never present. 5. Explore examples and non-examples. 6. Practice with a new example. 7. Tie down a definition. Mastering Concept

  7. safe mutual comfort bond trust at least2 people equal best friends concern CONCEPT DIAGRAM 3 KEY WORDS 1 • CONVEY CONCEPT • OFFER OVERALL CONCEPT • NOTE KEY WORDS • CLASSIFY CHARACTERISTICS 2 2 1 Friendship Relationships 3 4 Always Present Sometimes Present Never Present ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ mutual esteem trust concern affection at least 2 people personal professional best friends ups and downs enemies one-sided one person bad will ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 EXPLORE EXAMPLES Examples: Non-examples : David and Goliath 6 Rochelle and Karen Dillinger and Hoover George and Lennie Barack and Michelle 6 PRACTICE WITH NEW EXAMPLE 7 TIE DOWN A DEFINITION Friendship is a bond of mutual trust, concern, and affection between two or more people.

  8. No options helpful rational Well-planned admirable Merciful death Euthan- asia Severe pain suffering No hope CONCEPT DIAGRAM 3 KEY WORDS 1 • CONVEY CONCEPT • OFFER OVERALL CONCEPT • NOTE KEY WORDS • CLASSIFY CHARACTERISTICS 2 2 Death 1 Mercy killing 3 4 Always Present Sometimes Present Never Present ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ -2 people -A person who has no chance of survival -empathy -sympathy Terminal illness Serious injury A lot of pain Benefit for killer one person bad will ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 EXPLORE EXAMPLES Examples: Non-examples : Horse with broken leg suicide 6 Terminal head injury murder George and Lennie 6 PRACTICE WITH NEW EXAMPLE 7 TIE DOWN A DEFINITION Mercy killing is a death intended to end the suffering of another person or creature.

  9. Focuses on how teachers can help students understand and master key concepts Designed for teaching a complex, abstract concept in a manner that will enhance students’ understanding of and ability to apply the concept Helps to synthesize old and new information for clear and discerning understanding Summary of pd Workshop

  10. Adopted and adapted from Content Enhancement Series and SIMs workshops by University of Kansas

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