Name:
Name:
English I honors
Of Mice and Men
Description: While reading for the purpose of study, students have many things to think about
while they read. In the beginning, readers should think about the exposition and the setting. As the
story progresses, readers begin connecting to the characters within the story, and once finished
reading reflect on the meaning of the work as a whole. To begin the reflection process one interesting
avenue is to consider what happened to the characters before the story began, or how do the
characters continue to live once the story has come to its conclusion.
Assignment: After you finish reading Of Mice and Men, we want you to begin this reflection process
in a creative way. Please choose one of the following options:
• Option 1 - write a prologue to the story that addresses an event that would have occurred
before the story began.
• Option 2 – write an epilogue that would address one event in the life of at least one character
following the story’s conclusion.
Requirements:
• Typed, 12 pt. font, double spaced, paragraph format
• This must be printed to turn in on the second day of class
• Your piece must be at least one page long
Grade: Keep in mind you are preparing your reading assignment for the fall. The following rubric
will be used to assess your creative piece.
A 10-9
Excellent
portrayal of an
epilogue or
prologue that
shows clear
understanding
of the
characters and
events in the
novella and
includes
creative
elements.
B8
Above average
portrayal of an
epilogue or
prologue that
shows clear
understanding
of the
characters and
events in the
novella.
C7
Acceptable
portrayal of an
epilogue or
prologue that
shows
understanding
of the
characters and
events in the
novella.
D6
Epilogue or
prologue shows
little
understanding
of characters
and events in
the novella or
doesn’t meet
page
requirement.
F 5-0
Writing does not reflect the
assignment given.