Essay - Cool Hand Luke and Of Mice and Men

This post is for FRESHMEN only.

Now that we're wrapping up Of Mice and Men, and now that we've watched Cool Hand Luke, it's time to start thinking about our essay. 

Luke and George have many similarities:

• They both live in a male-centric environment.
• They are both friends with man who is larger and more powerful yet who is less intelligent.
• They are both concerned with authority and fitting in.
• They both want something more than what they have.
• They are both dissatisfied with where they are.
• They both, in some way, are forced to deal with the notion of being a leader.

However, these similarities are shadowed at times by their differences:

• Different obstacles holding each back.
• George is haunted by his responsibility, Luke works hard to escape his.
• Luke holds himself back, whereas George is held back by his circumstances.
• Luke is drawn to the spotlight, but George fears it.
• They have different goals.
• They have different attitudes regarding fate.
• Luke is focused on God’s compassion – or lack there of, while George is focused on man’s compassion.

For your essay, answer the following question:

Are Luke and George more alike than they are different

or are they more different than they are alike?

  

Your thesis statement should look something close to one of these models:

• While most people might say that Luke and George are quite similar, they are in fact quite different from one another.
• While most people might say that Luke and George are quite different from one another, they are in fact quite similar.

For each of these thesis statements, use one body paragraph to support the first aspect of your thesis statement and two body paragraphs to support the second aspect of your thesis statement.

Remember the two tools you have at your disposal:

• The Wonderful World of the Five Paragraph Essay contains all of the details relating to the content of your essay.
• The Road to Formal Essay Editing contains all of the details relating to the mechanics and formatting of your essay.

If you have any questions throughout the writing process, ask your teacher.

Of Mice and Men Reading Agenda

This post is for FRESHMEN only.

Here are the due dates for this unit. Remember to keep up to date even if you are absent.

Chapter and Study Guide Due Dates 

Date                    Quiz               Study Guide

Oct. 1                  Part 1

Oct. 2                  Part 2            Part 1

Oct. 4                  Part 3            Part 2

Oct. 7                  Part 4            Part 3

Oct. 9                  Part 5            Part 4

Oct. 11                Part 6            Part 5

Oct. 14                                     Part 6

Oct. 16                                      Part 7 (SG COLLECTED)

Section Page Numbers

Part 1                  pages 1-16

Part 2                  pages 17-37

Part 3                  pages 38-65

Part 4                  pages 66-83

Part 5                  pages 84-98

Part 6                  pages 99-107

Cool Hand Luke journal 1

This post is for FRESHMEN only.

What does Luke mean when he says, “Sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand?”

Use evidence from the film to illustrate your response. Do you agree with Luke? Can ‘nothing’ be a ‘real cool hand’? Give one solid external example (from film, literature, politics, etc.) to support your response.

150 words min. Neat. Follow criteria on “Road to Formal Essay Editing.”

Final Exam Review - Of Mice and Men

This post is for FRESHMEN only.

You and your classmates are going to publish a final exam study guide for Of Mice and Men. In the comments section below, you will record TWO separate entries. Each entry will entail a SIGNIFICANT quotation from the novel. Follow the criteria listed below when writing your entries:

1. one significant quotation from Of Mice and Men
2. the page number of the quotation
3. the speaker of the quotation
4. to whom the quotation is being spoken
5. a brief context of what is happening in the scene
6. your name (to receive credit)

There are a few stipulations. First, no repeats. Second, first come, first served. Third, the more significant and important your quotation, the more helpful this study guide will become.

Final Exam Review - Of Mice and Men

This post is for FRESHMEN only.

You and your classmates are going to publish a final exam study guide for Of Mice and Men. In the comments section below, you will record TWO separate entries. Each entry will entail a SIGNIFICANT quotation from the novel. Follow the criteria listed below when writing your entries:

1. one significant quotation from Of Mice and Men
2. the page number of the quotation
3. the speaker of the quotation
4. to whom the quotation is being spoken
5. a brief context of what is happening in the scene
6. your name (to receive credit)

There are a few stipulations. First, no repeats. Second, first come, first served. Third, the more significant and important your quotation, the more helpful this study guide will become.

Born Losers Essay

This entry is for freshmen only.

Although Luke and George share many similar characteristics, what really makes an investigation of this duo interesting are their differences.  In a thoughtful, thorough essay, answer the following question: 

How are Luke and George different?

You may wish to examine these differences in regards to their attitude towards friends, enemies, life, and fate; the efforts they do and do not make towards achieving their dreams; the true nature of their respective characters; their attitude towards responsibility, popularity, obstacles, compassion, loyalty, etc.

Use the "Road to Formal Essay Writing" handout and the "Wonderful World of the Five Paragraph Essay" Prezi - links to both of which can be found on the right hand side of this screen under "Pages."

Use the TLC, ask your instructor for help, take your time, be methodical, avoid shortcuts, and be thorough.

Work hard.

Point/Counter Point

This post is for freshmen only.

 

 

Review page one of your study guide, the page entitled 'Anticipation Guide'. Below you will find three of the statements with which you have already agreed or disagreed.

• It does not matter how others view a person as long as that person understands himself.
• The reason for discrimination is people hating other people.
• There is a price to pay for achieving the America Dream.

Here is your task:

1. Select one of the three statments.
2. Write a thoughtful, thorough paragraph in which you present a piece of evidence that suggests the claim is true.
3. Write a thoughtful, thorough paragraph in which you present a piece of evidence that suggests the claim is not true.
4. Finally, write a paragraph in which you present your conclusion: Which piece of evidence is stronger?

Each paragraph must contain a topic sentence. Evidence must come from a book, a story, film, pop culture, history, current events, etc. The evidence must be presented within context (set up). The evidence must also be specific. The explanation - connecting the evidence to the claim/topic sentece - must be well thought out and thorough.

The same editing criteria apply as in the last essay: 

• properly cited quotations (if used)
• no first or second person
• present tense only
• no contractions or slang
• book titles italicized (if used)

Freshmen Final Exam

This post is for FRESHMEN only.

Master Control Program here.

Greetings, programs.

Okay, so you know how your class didn't do too well on the Of Mice and Men and the A Raisin in the Sun final exam reviews? How some people didn't do their work? How as a class you didn't hit many of the quotations that are on the exam? Well, this is me being nice...

Over there on the right side of the screen, under "LABELS", are the exact same review assignments from the past two years. You can also check out here and here. Those are the review assignments from a few years ago. Those two are really good.

Reminder: If you don't study, you won't do well on the exam.

End of line.

Of Mice and Men Final Exam Review

This post is for Freshmen only. The following assignment is due by Monday, 1/10.

In the comments section, record an entry the contains the following components:

1. one significant quotation from Of Mice and Men
2. the speaker of the quotation
3. to whom the quotation is being spoken
4. a brief context of what is happening in the scene
5. the page number
6. your name (to receive credit)

There are a few stipulations. First, no repeats. Second, first come, first served. Third, the more significant and important your quotation, the more helpful this study guide will become.

Freshmen Final Exam Review Part 1 - Of Mice and Men

Final Exam Review Project - Period Schedule

Please follow the following schedule
when completing each final exam review activity.

Tuesday, 5/31 - Period 3 - A Raisin in the Sun
Tuesday, 5/31 - Period 6 - Of Mice and Men

Thursday, 6/2 - Period 3 - Of Mice and Men
Thursday, 6/2 - Period 6 - A Raisin in the Sun

In the comments section, record an entry the contains the following components:

1. one significant quotation from Of Mice and Men
2. the speaker of the quotation
3. to whom the quotation is being spoken
4. a brief context of what is happening in the scene
5. the page number
6. your name (to receive credit)

There are a few stipulations. First, no repeats. Second, first come, first served. Third, the more significant and important your quotation, the more helpful this study guide will become.

Born Loser Freshmen Essay

This entry is for freshment only.

  

Overview

Although Luke and George share many similar characteristics, what really makes an investigation of this duo interesting are their differences.  In a thoughtful, thorough essay, answer the following question: 

How are Luke and George different?

You may wish to examine these differences in regards to their attitude towards friends, enemies, life, and fate; the efforts they do and do not make towards achieving their dreams; the true nature of their respective characters; their attitude towards responsibility, popularity, obstacles, compassion, loyalty, etc.

Organization

Introduction 

• Your title should (1) intrigue your reader as well as (2) give an idea of what the essay is about.
• Grab your reader’s attention with a relevant hook about the theme of leadership.  (Perhaps a quote or anecdote.)
• Link the hook to the both the worlds of Luke and George.  The link should also acknowledge that although this is a contrast essay, there are actually several similarities between Luke and George.  In fact, it is these very similarities that make the differences so interesting.
• Include a thesis.
• Include a three-part, parallel bridge that sets up the three ways in which George and Luke are dissimilar.

 

Three Body Paragraphs 

• Each paragraph must have a topic sentence that address the specific difference you will be examining in the paragraph.
• Consider using this format: topic sentence (claim), two pieces of evidence (one from each character), and finally a single warrant that examines both characters.
• Each example must have the context or setup of a quotation as well as the quotation itself.
• You need not have a specific quotation for your example from Cool Hand Luke.  A summary of a scene or paraphrase of a line will suffice.
• All quotations MUST be incorporated into your own sentence.
•  Include sophisticated transitions between your body paragraphs. 

Conclusion 

• Restate the central argument of the paper clearly and creatively, but do NOT simply restate your bridge or body points. 
• Then answer the question, “So what?”  In other words, why is it important for your reader to learn this lesson from these characters?  How could it affect his or her life outside of the text? 

Format

• 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, doubled-spaced, one inch margins
• The title should be creative, centered, regular font, with the first letters of all important words capitalized  (no underline, bold, all caps, word art, cover page, etc.)
• Avoid first person, second person, slang, contractions, or the following words:  thing, good, bad, quote, example.
• Use the correct heading in the right hand corner.
• Avoid simplistic transitions such as “first” or “lastly” or “in conclusion.”
• Write in present tense.
• Visit the writing tutor for help at any stage of the process!
• Incorporate quotations into your own sentences.

Final Note

Feel free to post below quesitons you have about the assignment. I'll try to check in periodicaly and answer them.

Final Exam Review - Of Mice and Men

Final Exam Review Project - Period Schedule

Please follow the following schedule
when completing each final exam review activity.

Friday, 1/7 - Period 2 - A Raisin in the Sun
Friday, 1/7 - Period 7 - Of Mice and Men

Monday, 1/10 - Period 2 - Of Mice and Men
Friday, 1/10 - Period 7 - A Raisin in the Sun

In the comments section, record an entry the contains the following components:

1. one significant quotation from Of Mice and Men
2. the speaker of the quotation
3. to whom the quotation is being spoken
4. your name (to receive credit)

There are a few stipulations. First, no repeats. Second, first come, first served. Third, the more significant and important your quotation, the more helpful this study guide will become.