John Steinbeck

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/john-steinbeck

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was John Steinbeck born?February 27, 1902
2. When did John Steinbeck die?December 20, 1968 (age 66)
3. Where was John Steinbeck born?Salinas, California, USA
4. Who was John Steinbeck?John Steinbeck was a famous American writer from California. He was born in 1902 and wrote many beloved books.
5. What is "The Grapes of Wrath" about?The Grapes of Wrath tells the story of the Joad family who travel from the Dust Bowl to California during the Great Depression. It shows their hard journey and the hope they keep.

Nobel Prize in Literature: The most prestigious international award recognizing outstanding literary achievement and significant contributions to world literature.
Pulitzer Prize: A highly esteemed American award presented annually for achievements in journalism, literature, and musical composition.
Social Perception: The ability to understand and interpret the social world, including the motivations and feelings of others.