Of Mice and Men Complete Junior Cycle Notes
A complete Junior Cycle English revision booklet for Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, designed to help students understand the novella through clear, visual and student-friendly infographic notes.
This resource includes detailed notes on the novella’s context, plot structure, characters, key moments, themes, relationships, quotations and exam technique. The booklet is organised into clear sections covering overview and context, main characters, key chapters and moments, themes and relationships, and quotation-based exam preparation.
It is suitable for Junior Cycle English students studying Of Mice and Men as a novel or novella text. The booklet can be used for classroom teaching, revision lessons, independent study, homework, support classes, assessment preparation or as a printed student revision booklet.
Topics covered include John Steinbeck, the Great Depression, migrant workers, life on the ranch, George Milton, Lennie Small, Candy, Crooks, Curley’s Wife, Curley, Slim, Carlson, friendship, loneliness, dreams, hardship, power, prejudice, discrimination, vulnerability, symbolism, setting, key quotations and exam technique.
Each page uses structured headings, visual layouts, icons, character profiles, key takeaways, buzz words, quotations and exam tips to help students revise complex ideas in an accessible and memorable way.
This resource is especially useful for helping students build confidence with novella study, understand major characters and themes, use quotations effectively, develop stronger written answers and prepare for Junior Cycle English assessments.



