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George are undermined by his deep care for Lennie. Though frustrated by Lennie's
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- An opening paragraph that provides context and summarizes the key details
- Short, direct quotes from relevant individuals to add authenticity
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- May include background information as needed
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- Uses the inverted pyramid structure with most important details up front
Make sure to incorporate these elements if the question asks you to write a newspaper article response. Pay close attention to tone, structure, and including relevant details and quotes from the passage.
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- Sample questions and responses to use for practice;
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Here are brief summaries of some of the main characters in Of Mice and Men:
George are undermined by his deep care for Lennie. Though frustrated by Lennie's
dependence on him, George ultimately sacrifices his own freedom and future to protect
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He loves soft things like rabbits, but does not understand his own strength. Lennie's child-
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- A catchy headline that summarizes the main event or topic
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- Uses the inverted pyramid structure with most important details up front
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