Of Mice and Men
Pre-reading Activity
John Steinbeck
These are photographs taken in the 1930s during The Great Depression. They show ordinary people in
everyday events. Look at the way people are dressed, their facial expressions, the setting and background,
and where the photos are taken. Make a list at least 10 things you notice about these photos. Using your list,
what can you infer from these photos of this time period about what life was like during The Great
Depression? Your response must be at least one paragraph.
The American Dream is the concept that hard work and determination will lead you to success in anything you
choose to do. It is the idea that America is the “land of opportunity” for anyone willing to work hard to attain
their goals. Looking again at your list and response paragraph, do you think that this American Dream was
attainable for everyone during The Great Depression? Write a one paragraph response using specific examples
from the photos.
Of Mice and Men
Pre-reading Activity
John Steinbeck
These are photographs taken in the 1930s during The Great Depression. They show ordinary people in
everyday events. Look at the way people are dressed, their facial expressions, the setting and background,
and where the photos are taken. Make a list at least 10 things you notice about these photos. Using your list,
what can you infer from these photos of this time period about what life was like during The Great
Depression? Your response must be at least one paragraph.
The American Dream is the concept that hard work and determination will lead you to success in anything you
choose to do. It is the idea that America is the “land of opportunity” for anyone willing to work hard to attain
their goals. Looking again at your list and response paragraph, do you think that this American Dream was
attainable for everyone during The Great Depression? Write a one paragraph response using specific examples
from the photos.
Of Mice and Men
Pre-reading Activity
John Steinbeck
These are photographs taken in the 1930s during The Great Depression. They show ordinary people in
everyday events. Look at the way people are dressed, their facial expressions, the setting and background,
and where the photos are taken. Make a list at least 10 things you notice about these photos. Using your list,
what can you infer from these photos of this time period about what life was like during The Great
Depression? Your response must be at least one paragraph.
The American Dream is the concept that hard work and determination will lead you to success in anything you
choose to do. It is the idea that America is the “land of opportunity” for anyone willing to work hard to attain
their goals. Looking again at your list and response paragraph, do you think that this American Dream was
attainable for everyone during The Great Depression? Write a one paragraph response using specific examples
from the photos.