Of_Mice_and_Men

Of Mice and Men Prereading Brochure Assignment

Introduction
toc You are about to read the book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. This assignment has been designed to help you research the different elements of the novel and introduce you to the author and the time period in which he wrote.

Your Mission
You and a partner will be researching four of the five topics located in the following pages. Then you will create a brochure of your findings. You will also create a Works Cited to give credit to the authors of the information. Your work should be presented in a visually appealing format and include well-organized paragraphs with PARENTHETICAL CITATIONS. Note: you are both responsible for the completion of this brochure.

Process
In your brochure you must include a title page and a back page as well as information about four different topics. __You must research The Great Depression and The Life of John Steinbeck. The other two topic are your choice: Mercy Killings, Intellectual Disabilities, or The Migrant Experience__. After you and your partner have chosen the additional topics, split up the topics and each of you will research the two that interest you the most. **You each must complete two note sheets on your selected topics.**

We will have three days in the LRC/Computer Lab to do your **research** and to **type** out your findings and organize your material for the brochure. If you do not finish at school, it must be completed at home.

This “webquest” is designed to assist you in your research. Simply click on the address under the topic you wish to research and you will be provided with several approved internet sites from which you will retrieve information. Please don’t limit your internet searches to this material; other books and material in the LRC are acceptable.

[|Brochure Template] **(Microsoft Word)** [|Brochure Template]**(Microsoft Publisher)**

Grading
WHEN YOU TURN IN THE BROCHURE, YOU MUST PUT YOUR INITIALS ON THE PAGES YOU WORKED ON. Each page of your brochure is worth 10 points and the overall quality of your brochure is worth 10 points, for a grand total of 70 points. The six pages must include: 1. Cover Page (Must be first) 2. The Great Depression 3. The Life of John Steinbeck 4. Topic of your choice 5. Topic of your choice 6. Back Page (Map of California, including Salinas Valley)

Rubric
Content and Appeal of Each Section **30 Points**

Contains the required minimum of TWO paragraphs Contains the required minimum of THREE pictures


 * < Section 1 || [[image:dashline.png align="left"]] ||
 * < Section 2 || [[image:dashline.png align="left"]] ||
 * < Front or Back Cover || [[image:dashline.png align="left"]] ||

Overall Brochure **10 Points**

Finished product shows evidence of planning and organization Finished brochure is visually appealing and professional Contains the required minimum of THREE pictures

Works Cited **10 Points**

Entries are correct

Total **50 Points**

Notes Sheets **20 Points**

Turned in previously

Topic: Life of Steinbeck
Research the life of Steinbeck and write a character profile giving special attention to the details of his life that might account for the realism he achieved in Of Mice and Men.

Author’s Calendar []

Biography Resource Center []

Encyclopedia Britannica []

Topic: Mercy Killings
Research the subject of “Mercy Killings” or Euthanasia. After explaining what it is, present arguments, both pro and con, and support each with examples.

Euthanasia.com []

ProCon.org []

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy []

Topic: Intellectual Disabilities
Research the types of mental disabilities. Present your findings in your report. Include examples of the activities and capabilities of the different levels of disabilities.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities []

Kid’s Health []

The ARC []

Topic: Migrant Experience
Research migrant farm workers in the United States. Present your findings in your brochure, noting any changes in the system since 1937. Give examples of their lifestyles and their financial and legal responsibilities.

The Migrant Experience []

Migrant Workers Photos []

Exploring the United Farm Workers’ History []

Topic : The Great Depression
Research the era of the Great Depression. Discuss its effects on society and depict what life was like for those living through this time period.

Digital History []

Modern American History []

NPS []