lesson 11 omam
TRANSCRIPT
Connect
In pairs, – one of you is going to tell the story of
Red Riding Hood from her perspective– one of you is going to tell the story from
the Wolf’s perspective
We have been learning about how to study
narrative ready for our novel “Of Mice and
Men”
You will be examined on this text at the end of year 10 and have to
do some controlled assessment before
Christmas Big Picture
Focusing on
language
techniques used
by the author
Today:
Learning Outcomes
Work out what point of view
Steinbeck uses
Give evidence of this from the
text
Understand what affect
Steinbeck’s use of point of
view has on the reader
Evaluate why Steinbeck uses this particular point of view
Understand and evaluate Steinbeck’s use of point of view
Point of View
The story is told from the point of view of a third-person omniscient narrator, who can access the point of view of any character as required by the narrative.
New Information
Reading
We’re going to read one of the most dramatic scenes in the novella.
As we listen, write down any words which demonstrate that it’s third-person omniscient narrator
New Information
Candy joined the
attack with joy.
“Glove fulla
vaseline,” he sa
id
disguste
dly.
Points of view
• Find a quote to show that the story is shown in the third-person omniscient
Activity
Candy joined the attack with joy. “Glove fulla vaseline,” he said disgustedly.
• Write an explanation below to say why this shows it is third-person omniscient
Points of view
Activity
1.The door opened. Slim came in, followed by Curley and Carlson and Whit. Slim’s hands were black with tar and he was scowling. Curley hung close to his elbow.
2. Candy joined the
attack with joy.
“Glove fulla
vaseline,” he said
disgustedly.
3.Curley stepped over
to Lennie like a
terrier. “What the hell
you laughin’ at?”
4.Lennie’s hands remained at his sides; he was too frightened to defend himself.
5. Then Slim straightened
up and regarded Lennie
with horror. “We got to
get him in to a doctor,” he
said.
Demonstrate
Points of View
Using the report conventions, write a file about the incident that occurred:
1. Number 1 is going to do it from Curley’s point of view
2. Number 2 is going to do it from Lennie’s point of view
3. Number 3 is going to do it from the third-person omniscient point of view
Demonstrate
Report on the barn incident involving Curley and Lennie
Using the report conventions, write a file about the incident that occurred
Report title
IntroductionThis report will investigate…
Findings1. The fight occurred when…2. This then made…
SolutionsIt is suggested that, to solve any future problems, Curley pretends that his hand was
caught in a machine and the boss is not informed of this incident. This will prevent any issues with Lennie getting fired and will also stop Curley losing any respect.
Point of view
• What point of view is used? Show me evidence
• What affect does this have on the reader?
• Why has Steinbeck chosen this point of view?
Review
Today:
Review
Work out what point of view
Steinbeck uses
Give evidence of this from the
text
Understand what affect
Steinbeck’s use of point of
view has on the reader
Evaluate why Steinbeck uses this particular point of view
Understand and evaluate Steinbeck’s use of point of view
Easy PEESY!• Include a point (for example ‘Candy’s
dog may represent all the workers who get too old to work on the ranch’)
• Include a relevant quotation• Explain the quotation• Squeeze the quotation• Explain why Steinbeck has done this
(writer’s intention)• Talk about the effect on the reader
Review
On your PEE paragraph…Label the different parts with the number – this will help me to judge where you are up to and which bits you don’t understand!
Quotation bank!
• What quotations can you add to your quotation bank?– These can be useful ones in terms of
talking about:• Character• Setting• Themes• Steinbeck’s techniques