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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck: Sketching a Portrait--Characterization WorksheetOf Mice and Men by John Steinbeck: Sketching a Portrait--Characterization Worksheet
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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck: Sketching a Portrait--Characterization

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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is known for rich character development. Expose your class to indirect characterization and all that it involves with this worksheet. Learners look at quotes, determine what method of characterization is demonstrated in each quote, and describe what the quote shows about the character. Great for a homework assignment or a quick review of indirect characterization, this resource is nicely formatted and clear.

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6th - 9th
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English Language Arts
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Teacher’s Guide: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck: Character Sketches

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