Of Mice and Men Character Analysis Formative Activity     Name:______________________________

1) Review the Five Methods of Characterization.

Direct: Direct Description (Narrator Commentary)

Indirect: Dialogue, Actions, Reactions of Others, Thoughts/Feelings/Motivations

*Key Concept: Dynamic vs. Static Characters

2) Using text throughout the book, highlight 5 important passages each for either George or Lennie – you are looking for passages that create character traits or impressions.

3) Then, use the Character Analysis Graphic Organizer to collect and categorize all your info in one place.
*Add thoughts/feelings since they are used a bit.
**Try to use a variety of the methods of characterization.

4) Once you have your passages and have filled out your graphic organizer, use them to fill out the Character Analysis Perfect Paragraph Outliner.

5) Use the outliner to write the draft of your Character Analysis Perfect Paragraph.

Of Mice and Men Character Analysis Activity Rubric

_____ of 5  Has a definite controlling idea, topic sentence, organization

_____ of 5  Accurately identifies and uses an appropriate combination of characterization techniques

_____ of 5  Is fully developed by using specific details from the text

_____ of 5  Has full explanations for each quote

_____ of 5  Accurately captures the personality of the character

_____         Deductions for excessive MUGS errors

_____ of 25  Total