Of Mice and Men Writing Prompt 3 Expository Writing

Of Mice and Men Writing Prompt 3—Expository Writing

Pre-Writing:

On pages 53-57, George and Lennie discuss their dream ranch. Candy also shares a fascination of owning the ranch. The dream George and Lennie, which holds a central idea for the entire novel, is based on the “American Dream.” Research the American Dream to discover what it is, the history behind it (be sure to focus on the specific time period when the book is set), and why it is a SPECIFIC part American culture. Make sure to use valid sources and cite them properly.

Paragraph Response:

Explain the importance of the “American Dream” in the story Of Mice and Men. In your answer, make sure to discuss the research you gathered in order to explain how the “American Dream” affects culture, society, and the specific time period of the novel. You may also want to discuss how the “American Dream” affects the characters in the novel.

Grading Information:

Expository Response: ______/5

·  Paragraph adequately answers the writing prompt

·  Paragraph is expository in nature and does not simply summarize the novel

Paragraph Structure: ______/10

·  Paragraph contains a defendable topic sentence

·  Paragraph has specific facts/examples to support the topic sentence

·  Paragraph has sentences relating the facts/examples to the topic sentence

·  Paragraph contains a clear concluding sentence that summarizes the material in the paragraph

Research: ______/5

·  Valid sources are utilized

·  Sources are properly cited

Style and Organization: ______/5

·  There is clear organization in the paragraph evident through transitions and a logical progression of thoughts

·  Correct sentence structure and grammar are utilized

·  Writing style is creative and unique

·  Sentence structure varies