This vocabulary lesson plan covers key words from *Of Mice and Men* by John Steinbeck.
Subject: English Language Arts · Grade: 8–10 · Time: 30–40 minutes
Key vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Context in novel |
|---|---|---|
| Migrant | A person who moves for work | George and Lennie are migrant workers |
| Bunk | A narrow bed | The workers sleep in bunks |
| Harness | Equipment for a horse | The harness room is Crooks' space |
| Lumberjack | A person who cuts trees | Candy was a swamper, not a lumberjack |
| Tart | A flirtatious woman | Curley's wife is called a tart |
| Bale | A large bundle of hay | Lennie hides in the hay bale |
| Incessantly | Without stopping | Curley's wife talks incessantly |
| Condescending | Acting superior | Curley is condescending to the workers |
| Agitated | Nervous, upset | Lennie becomes agitated easily |
| Reckon | To think or suppose | George says "I reckon" frequently |
Activity: Vocabulary storyboard
- Open Storyboard Creator
- Choose 5 vocabulary words
- For each word, create a panel with definition, sentence and illustration
- Export PDF or share a live link