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=Vocabulary:= Chapter 1: pantomime contemplated reluctantly dejectedly mimicking anguished* ashamedly* gestured**
 * on final exam
 * morosely

Chapter 2: mollified* ominiously* derogatory plaintively contorted* apprehensive profound complacently precede**
 * skeptically*

Chapter 3 subdued* impressively subsided entranced* reprehensible bemused**
 * concealing

Chapter 4 meager disarming* persuasive sullenness contemptuously* indignation appraised**
 * mauled*

Chapter 5 confided writhed bewildered* sulkily sniveled**
 * consoled

Chapter 6 belligerently* monotonous quivering**
 * retorted

=Reading Schedule=

12/2 6th period || 12/02/09 || 2 || 12/03 1st period 12/04 6th period || 12/04 || 3 || 12/07 1st period 12/07 6th period || 12/09 6th period || 12/09 || 5 & 6 || 12/10 1st period 12/11 6th period || =Audio Recordings= Click here and sign in to listen
 * Date Assigned || Chapter || Date Due ||
 * 11/30 || 1 || 12/1 1st period
 * 12/01/09
 * 12/03
 * 12/07 || 4 || 12/08 1st period
 * 12/08

=Introductory/Background Project=

=Assignments/Projects=

Project: Social Darwinism and //Of Mice and Men//

**//We need to create a context to understand why some of Steinbeck's characters act the way they do. For example, what are Lennie's options if George does not take care of him? Why does Slim drown 4 of the 9 puppies? Why can't Candy take a stand against the others when he clearly is not ready to give up his dog? It is important to understand some of the political and social realities of the time in order to make sense of how the characters act. To help us in that regard, we will examine the four issues listed below. You will read one article from each heading: Social Darwinism, Eugenics, compulsory sterilization, and euthanasia. You will write a brief summary defining each term for use later in class. You may write your definition by hand or create a Word document. If you create a Word document, make sure you print.//**

CAUTION : these are real issues. Many of these practices and ideas are no longer considered acceptable or ethical, but some of these things do remain as a part of our modern experience ( for example, the Terry Schiavo case). Whether we agree or not, is not the point. The novel is our focal point; //not our contemporary sensibilities//.

1. Social Darwinism []**
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2. Eugenics [] []
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3. Compulsory Sterilization [] []

4. Euthanasia (mercy killing) [|http://www.euthanasia.com]**
 * [|http://www.euthanasia.procon.org]

Prompt: Using a** 2 or 3 point thesis**, write a multi-paragraph essay to justify your answer using specific examples from the book and from your exploration of** Social Darwinism, Eugenics**,** compulsory sterilization of the incompetent,and euthanasia.
 * In //Of Mice and Men// by John Steinbeck, should George have taken Lennie's life at the end?
 * Make sure you are using the** PIE structure: Point, Illustration, Explanation**