For this assignment, pick one of the following prompts below to write a N. E.S. T. paragraph over. Make sure you cite examples from the book in your support sentences!! Turn your finished paragraph back in to this link. Prompts:

1. Contrast/compare the relationship between Lennie and George. Are they similar to brothers, parent/child, best friends, and so on?

2. Why is setting important to Steinbeck? Consider why he usually starts each section of the novel with a description of the setting.

3. Why did Steinbeck include the scene about the killing of Candy’s dog?

4. Describe Slim’s personality. Why is he so highly regarded?

N. E.S. T Format

N stands for NAME
– as in “name the topic/object of discussion” and/or “name the claim”

E stands for EXPLAIN BACKGROUND
– as in “explain or explore the background that establishes the topic/object” provided in the N – and/or “explain the background that helps establish the reason for the claim” provided in the N

S stands for SUPPORT
– as in “give a reason that further clarifies or proves” what is provided in the N (quoted, paraphrased, or general understanding)
– as in “give a reason that further clarifies or proves” what is provided in the E (quoted, paraphrased, or general understanding)

T stands for TIE-UP
– as in “tie-up” your point

Requirements:

At least one (N) sentence.
At least one (E) sentence.
You need to have at least three (S) sentences.
Finally, at least one (T) sentence.
Your paragraph should be 6-8 sentences long.