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Greetings,

My Mice and Men unit seems pretty dull compared to others I teach. Any projects or activities you especially like for it?

Thanks in advance,

Maria
the film is great On 11/20/11, Maria/MI wrote: > Greetings, > > My Mice and Men unit seems pretty dull compared to others I > teach. Any projects or activities you especially like for > it? > > Thanks in advance, > > Maria

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Nov 24, 2011
Jen On 11/20/11, Maria/MI wrote: > Greetings, > > My Mice and Men unit seems pretty dull compared to others I > teach. Any projects or activities you especially like for > it? > > Thanks in advance, > > Maria

I teach Of Mice and Men to my Adv. 8th graders, and I have them analyze the book through different approaches...See More
Dec 2, 2011
Erik S. Maria,

GoEd Online has a great eBook for teachers that is full of activities for Of Mice and Men. They've also got two interactive games that are compatible with interactive whiteboards if your students like to play games!

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On 11/20/11, Maria/MI wrote: > Greetings, > > My Mice and Men unit seems pre...See More
Jan 10, 2012


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