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.

Which two passages in this excerpt from the death of ivan illych does leo tolstoy use to suggest that ivan ilych feels like his life is slipping away from him? "what's the use? it makes no difference," he said to himself, staring with wide-open eyes into the darkness. "death. yes, death. and none of them knows or wishes to know it, and they have no pity for me. now they are playing." (he heard through the door the distant sound of a song and its accompaniment.) "it's all the same to them, but they will die too! fools! i first, and they later, but it will be the same for them. and now they are merry . . the beasts! " anger choked him and he was agonizingly, unbearably miserable. "it is impossible that all men have been doomed to suffer this awful horror! " he raised himself. "something must be wrong. i must calm myself—must think it all over from the beginning." and he again began thinking. "yes, the beginning of my illness: i knocked my side, but i was still quite well that day and the next. it hurt a little, then rather more. i saw the doctors, then followed despondency and anguish, more doctors, and i drew nearer to the abyss. my strength grew less and i kept coming nearer and nearer, and now i have wasted away and there is no light in my eyes.

Question 1 of 5 2 points in "how to eat an ice-cream cone," what does the author compare a melting ice cream cone to? o a. a hand grenade b. a runaway train o c. a machine gun o d. an atomic bomb submit

Which part of the story shows how kiara and tanya's differences affect their friendship? kiara and tanya were the best of friends. when they were 10 years old, they always went everywhere together. all their friends knew that if they found one of them, they would find the other. anyone who didn't know them thought that they were twins because both kiara and tanya had long, silky red hair and pale complexions. they were even similar in height and build. they were more like sisters than friends. but as similar as they were in appearance, they were just as different when it came to their personalities. this difference didn't affect their friendship, at least not for a long time. kiara always got out and participated in activities and competitions. tanya was happiest when reading a book at home. kiara was outgoing and talkative. tanya was quiet and shy. kiara was popular, and people were drawn to her because of her ability to make quick friends. tanya hardly had any friends besides kiara. as they grew older, kiara managed to make a large group of friends. tanya, on the other hand, still remained shy and reserved. this difference in their personalities eventually caused a rift between the two friends. tanya would refuse invitations to parties and movies that kiara invited her to. she just didn't want to hang out with people she didn't know that well. kiara couldn't understand why. she thought tanya disliked her friends. eventually, kiara and tanya both realized that they had outgrown one another. they still remained friends, but they were not as close as they once had been.