Of Mice and Men- Who has the most Power?

A lesson that provides learners with the ability to consider the traits and characteristics of the characters in relation to holding power. Students are provided with an overview of the powerful character ‘Curley’. Here the teacher should discuss the ways in which Steinbeck is trying to portray him as the most obvious character with Power in the text.
This can then transfer into what other ways can power be shown.
The lesson comes with a slide that hints at some contextual information linking to power, a worksheet where students can locate quotes and personal ideas about each character.
The end slide is more interactive, encouraging students to put their name on a ‘post it’ and select who they feel has the most power.

Here, I separate students into the four characters (using each corner of the room) and individually we go through beginning a debate on the characters and their ‘Power’ throughout the text.

Students can then extend this into a written argument or essay, considering the sides of the argument that others in the class have shared.