Character analysis of George and Lennie. This lesson identifies the imagery that the author uses to describe these two characters and enables the students to use their analysis skills.

This lesson can be a stand alone lesson or as part of a sequence. It looks at the imagery portrayed in this poem and allows students to develop their analysis skills through activities.

History lesson - this lesson focuses on what makes people important. It looks at some famous people from history, what made them famous and what as a class constitutes importance. It culminates in a task where students create a leaflet explaining what importance is and how someone becomes important.