Of Mice and Men Character Sketch Activity     Name:______________________________

1) Review the 5 Methods of Characterization – remember, Steinbeck only uses 4.

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) Use the graphic organizer on the back of this sheet to organize your material.  If you are online, click HERE to get the organizer.

4) Try to use a variety of the methods of characterization.

5) Once you have your passages and have filled out your graphic organizer, use them to create a description of who that character really is.  These can be anywhere between 2 – 5 paragraphs and can include drawings or poetry too if you like. Be sure to use your quotations to support your character sketch, along with their page numbers.  

6) Staple and turn in with this sheet on top, your graphic organizer next, and the sketch itself last.

 

 

Of Mice and Men Character Sketch Activity Rubric

_____ of 5  Graphic Organizer Well-Completed

_____ of 5  Captures the essence or presence of the character

_____ of 5  Uses specific descriptions, details; may include creative interpretations

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

_____ of 5  Relatively free of errors

_____ of 25  Total