We have just finished reading John Steinbeck's classic novel, "Of Mice and Men." It is now time to explore the elements of the novel. We will be taking a close look at the following 8 elements; theme, characterization, setting, plot, conflict, symbolism, the title, and the dream. As you progress through this journey and relate the above terms to the novel you will have a better understanding of how John Steinbeck hoped to portray the larger than life dream through the eyes of a few isolated migrant workers. Below is a list of project objectives. Upon completion of this project you should have reached all of these goals. Good Luck! 1. Students will analyze the elements of a novel (setting, characterization, plot, conflict, theme etc.) 2. Students will think critically about the characters and theme of the novel and answer teacher generated, as well as group generated questions 3. Students will make connections between the elements of the novel and today's society 4. Students will recognize and explain the elements of the novel and apply them to a group generated media production 5. Students will preent these projects with a clear focus, coherent organization, and sufficient detail 6. Students will gather information from a variety of resources, analyze and evaluate it, and use it to complete their media production