Of Mice and Men - Chapter 4

Of Mice and Men – Chapter Four (46-slide editable PowerPoint with 5 worksheets)

This detailed and fully editable PowerPoint resource explores Chapter Four of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. It guides Year 9 learners through close analysis of Crooks, Curley’s wife, and the key themes of isolation, discrimination, and loneliness that dominate this section of the novel.

Lessons include:

Crooks’ Character Study: Exploring how Steinbeck presents Crooks through language, description, and symbolism

Racism and Segregation in 1930s America: Research and contextual understanding

Curley’s Wife: Is she a bully or a victim? Analysing her role, isolation and gender inequality

The Weak Ones: Examining the theme of marginalisation and those left behind on the ranch

Only the Lonely: Tracking examples of loneliness and isolation across the novel