Of Mice and Men Essay Assignment

Essay Assignment - ELA

Essay Question:

Write about three examples of foreshadowing that took place in the novel, Of Mice and Men. List them in the order as to which they happen and answer the question, how does foreshadowing help us understand the ending of the story?

Section 1: List: List “ALL” the examples of foreshadowing

Section 2: Body Paragaphs: Write 3 body paragraphs. Pick three examples of foreshadowing - use the template presented below:

A. Body Paragraph 1 – Foreshadowing example 1 (Topic Sentence):______________________

Supporting sentences

1)_______________________________________

2)_______________________________________

3)_______________________________________

Body Paragraph 2 - Foreshadowing example 2 (Topic Sentence):______________________

Supporting sentences

1)_______________________________________

2)_______________________________________

3)_______________________________________

Body Paragraph 3 - Foreshadowing example 3 (Topic Sentence):______________________

Supporting sentences

1)_______________________________________

2)_______________________________________

3)_______________________________________

Section 3: Introduction and Conclusion:

Write both the introduction and conclusion to your essay. The intro and conclusion paragraphs should be apx 4 to 6 sentences in length.

The "Link" provided will give you direction in writing your intro and conclusion.

http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/intro.html

Section 4: Final Essay

The final essay will be five paragraphs - intro, 3 body, and conclusion. Type the final essay on word.