Tuesday, November 8, 2011.

1) Check reading questions ch. 7-8. Discuss.
2) Begin reading Of Mice and Men Ch. 5.

NOTE: The Grapes of Wrath: Read Chapters 9-10 by Thursday, November 10.

Monday, November 7, 2011.

1) The Grapes of Wrath reading quiz over chapters 7-8. Complete these questions for homework.

2) Check Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 questions.

3) Begin reading Of Mice and Men Chapter 5.


The Grapes of Wrath Reading Questions Ch. 7-8

Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

What is the main point Steinbeck wants to make in Chapter 7?
Tom tells Jim Casy that Uncle John is a “lone man.” Why is he this way?
How does Uncle John try to make up for this?
How does Old Tom Joad (Pa) receive his son Tom?
What does Ma Joad worry that might have happened to Tom as a result of having been incarcerated?
Describe Grampa and Granma.
Who is Noah?
Why does Pa feel responsible for Noah’s behavior?
Where is Rosasharn, Tom’s sister, and what is her situation?
How does Al feel about his brother, Tom?

The Grapes of Wrath: Read Chapters 9-10 by Thursday, November 10.