Steinbeck in the Schools Website

Program Overview

The Steinbeck in the Schools website is a free resource for grammar school, middle school, high school, and university teachers and students. Browse the world's most comprehensive collection of reading guides on Steinbeck's works and an archive of classroom-tested lesson plans. Everything is free to download and to customize for your classroom.

Features 

• Lesson Plans

  • Browse our archive of lesson plans on Steinbeck's works. All course materials are free to download. Customize them for use in your classroom.

• Reading Guides

  • View plot summaries, character descriptions, and critical reception for Steinbeck's most popular works.

• English Language Learner Resources

  • Download expert advice from SJSU education professors on how to use Steinbeck with English Language Learners.

• Geographical Context

  • Learn about the many settings depicted in Steinbeck’s works and their connection to real-world places.

• Historical Context

  • Explore the times and places depicted in Steinbeck's fiction, including the 1930s Dust Bowl and the migrant-worker camps of Depression-era California.

• About the Author

  • Learn about John Steinbeck's life, from his childhood in Salinas to his acceptance of the Nobel Prize in 1962.

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