Paper the Grapes of Wrath Essay Example
English 10 Honors
The Grapes of Wrath: Summer Reading Questions
Read the questions below before and during your reading of The Grapes of Wrath. Make sure that you understand the questions fully; please look up words as needed to make certain that you understand what the question is asking of you.
There are 20 reading questions. You are required to answer 12. These 12 questions should be answered fully, using complete sentences and textual examples. Textual examples should be paraphrased examples from the story AND direct quotes. All direct quotes must have parenthetical citations. The answers should be your own, not from an online study guide! However, if you choose to answer some questions (particularly numbers 7, 8 and 16), you may have to look at secondary sources. Do not forget to cite any research you used during your completion of this assignment.
Answers may vary in length. However, I expect a “short answer” length response for each. You are not writing an essay for each question; you are writing one solid paragraph for each question. Your assignment should follow MLA format: typed, double spaced, Works Cited page, etc.
Occasionally, I will check my email throughout the summer. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. I look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Mrs. Gallagher
jgallagher@bordentown.k12.nj.us
1. What is the first unpleasant event that occurs on the Joads’ journey? What does that event portend about what lies ahead?
2. What happens to solidify the family as they drive along? Of what significance is Grampa Joad’s death? How does Granma take it? What is Ma’s philosophy of “holdin’ on”? What is the value of Casy’s prayer?
3. According to statements made in this novel, of what importance is anger in overcoming fear? What must be done with anger in order to make it productive? Do you agree or disagree with that philosophy as expressed in this novel?
The Grapes of Wrath: Summer Reading Questions
Read the questions below before and during your reading of The Grapes of Wrath. Make sure that you understand the questions fully; please look up words as needed to make certain that you understand what the question is asking of you.
There are 20 reading questions. You are required to answer 12. These 12 questions should be answered fully, using complete sentences and textual examples. Textual examples should be paraphrased examples from the story AND direct quotes. All direct quotes must have parenthetical citations. The answers should be your own, not from an online study guide! However, if you choose to answer some questions (particularly numbers 7, 8 and 16), you may have to look at secondary sources. Do not forget to cite any research you used during your completion of this assignment.
Answers may vary in length. However, I expect a “short answer” length response for each. You are not writing an essay for each question; you are writing one solid paragraph for each question. Your assignment should follow MLA format: typed, double spaced, Works Cited page, etc.
Occasionally, I will check my email throughout the summer. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. I look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Mrs. Gallagher
jgallagher@bordentown.k12.nj.us
1. What is the first unpleasant event that occurs on the Joads’ journey? What does that event portend about what lies ahead?
2. What happens to solidify the family as they drive along? Of what significance is Grampa Joad’s death? How does Granma take it? What is Ma’s philosophy of “holdin’ on”? What is the value of Casy’s prayer?
3. According to statements made in this novel, of what importance is anger in overcoming fear? What must be done with anger in order to make it productive? Do you agree or disagree with that philosophy as expressed in this novel?