ASSIGNMENT : Of Mice and Men

Please create an ANALYTICAL PAPER about Of Mice and Men Novel by John Steinbeck. Please see attachment for specific instructions, thanks!

Using the critical reading skills practiced in class, you will be writing an analytical essay about OF MICE AND MEN Novel by John Steinbeck.

In order to analyze a text effectively, you will need to engage in close reading, or reading “between the lines.” This means that you will be choosing representative passages and carefully deconstructing them, highlighting meanings that may not be immediately obvious to fellow readers in order to support your overall interpretation of the text (the thesis statement).

The idea is to reach a deep understanding of the text by examining the writer’s narrative elements (i.e., characters, diction, style, theme, and tone), everything that went into writing the piece.

Whatever work you choose, you should first read it carefully (usually more than once) and arrive at your own understanding of what you read (as we have done weekly within our discussion board assignments.)

The next step is to see what others have said about it (that’s the research part) and compare your findings with theirs.

Your paper must include the following:

• An introduction that provides relevant background information and ends with your thesis statement
• A minimum of six body paragraphs, each of which addresses a particular subtopic that relates to your thesis statement
• A minimum of three references from reliable, academic sources, all of which are cited at least once in the paper. You should use at least one peer-reviewed source from the library databases.
• A conclusion that reaffirms your thesis statement and addresses wider implications
• Formatting, citations, and references must all adhere to APA style

Rubric Scoring

Content

The writer demonstrates original thought and critical thinking skills as well as an ability to skillfully deconstruct and interpret a text or idea – to simultaneously see behind the surface and think beyond it, addressing wider implications. He/she presents a clear, focused central analysis (thesis) of the text or idea and supports it effectively with concrete details, examples, and sound logic. Other authors’ ideas are skillfully paraphrased. Direct quotations are minimal and well-chosen. All sources are relevant and appropriate, and the writer’s ideas are insightful and thought-provoking.

Organization:

The writer demonstrates a clear sense of direction. The paper includes an engaging introduction and conclusion. Paragraphs are unified and arranged in a logical order. Each paragraph begins with a clear topic sentence that introduces the main idea of that paragraph. The writer smoothly transitions from paragraph to paragraph, showing connections between related ideas. Supporting details within paragraphs are well-organized, and research is well-integrated.

Style and language:

The writer’s tone is confident, engaging, and appropriate for the assignment and/or the intended audience. The text demonstrates strong vocabulary skills and does not suffer from errors in word choice. The writer expresses ideas concisely, only using as many words as necessary to communicate a point. The writer achieves flow and readability by employing sentence variety successfully.

SAMPLE SOLUTION

“Of Mice and Men” is a story that is written by John Steinbeck and paints a picture of two displaced migrant workers that move from place to place in search of better job opportunities at the time of the great depression. The story depicts the true picture of what happened in the US especially among the middle and low class who had to work long hours; some shifting from one job to another to improve their living conditions. This analytical paper argues that despite the read being relatively short and easy to read, it offers critical reflection of what happened among the migrants at the time of depression as evidenced in the themes, character and symbol….