Study Guide to the Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

Ray Moore's Study Guides aim to provide insights into important, demanding texts. If you want to develop your own thoughts and ideas about the text then this guide is for you .It is ideal for both the individual reader and for reading groups/classes. This comprehensive study guide aims to support reflective reading.It includes: 1. Introduction; 2. Detailed, original introduction to the book for readers including: an annotated list of characters, genre, themes, symbolism, etc.; 3. Each chapter is accompanied by a detailed commentary and (as appropriate) notes on historical references, and by guiding questions. The questions encourage readers to a deeper understanding of the background, themes, and characters of the text. The questions are designed to stimulate thought, discussion and interpretation, and can be used for self-study, homework, group discussion in class, jigsaw groups, formal presentations, written answers, reading discussion groups etc.; 4. Ideas for groupings for discussion, feedback, and presentation; 5. Definitions of key literary terms; 6. Post-reading discussion topics and activities; 7. One map and two graphic organizers for student notes. (The graphics allow the reader to make their own notes and therefore develop their own ideas and interpretations of the text)