GCSE English Language | Of Mice and Men
These photographs capture learners engaging thoughtfully with a GCSE English Language task exploring the structural features of an excerpt from Of Mice and Men. Learners are analysing what Steinbeck focuses the reader’s attention on at the beginning of the passage, considering how and why this focus shifts as the source develops.
Their work demonstrates close reading, attention to detail, and an understanding of how structural choices—such as shifts in setting, changes in character focus, and the gradual build-up of tension—shape a reader’s interpretation. The activity highlights their ability to explain the effects of these techniques and to comment on any striking or unusual structural features that contribute to the meaning and impact of the text.
