Making Connections: Self-Reliance and Of Mice and Men
Explore the relationship between Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self-Reliance" and the characters George and Lennie from John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Consider how Emerson might perceive the way these men lead their lives and how different strategies can help in understanding complex texts.
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Self-Reliance Ralph Waldo Emerson
Before we read, consider: How would you rank the excerpts we read last week, in terms of readability? 1 being very easy, 10 being incredibly difficult
What makes a text difficult to read? Turn and talk with a partner and then share with the class
Consider the reading strategies you use when you encounter a difficult text Make a list of strategies you use When you are finished, read through your list and star the strategy you use most often/find most effective
My Strategy: Translation I read a text section by section and translate it into my own words After I have the meaning down, then I can focus on other parts of the text
Read Self-Reliance Use the strategy you like best If you finish early, reread the essay using a new strategy you learned or reconsidered today Write a small note to yourself after you finish: did this new strategy help or not so much?
Connecting Texts How does Self-Reliance tie to George and Lennie from Of Mice and Men? How might Emerson view the way these men live their lives?
