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The PearlSlide2

Chapters 1-2Slide3

Today in Class

Finish chapters 1-2 and their reading guide pages.

On a

separate sheet of paper

, consider the following plot and character elements from chapters 1-2:

Describe the following

external

conflicts

that are introduced in chapters 1-2.

person

vs. nature

person vs. person

person vs. society

Briefly describe the following characters:

Kino

Juana

Coyotito

The

doctor

Work on chapter 3.Slide4

The Song of…

Review your assigned pages with your group.

Summarize what each song is like (i.e. how does Steinbeck describe it). Find one key quote about each song to share with the class.

Discuss why Steinbeck might reference these songs (what is his purpose?).Slide5

Chapter 3Slide6

The Effects of the Pearl

on the town

the merchants

the beggars

the doctor

the pearl buyers

on Kino and Juana’s community

on KinoSlide7

The Pearl

find three significant quotes about the pearl in chapter 3 and write them down.

brainstorm what the pearl might symbolize in this chapter.Slide8

Chapter 3 Pearl Paragraph

in a paragraph, answer the following question

:

in chapter 3, what does the pearl symbolize?

use at LEAST two quotes from the chapter to support your answer

be sure to correctly cite your quotes

!

turn your paragraph in when you finish and work on chapter 4.Slide9

Literary Analysis PracticeSlide10

What is Literary Analysis?

formulating an informed opinion about a text or aspect of a text

examining and explaining the way that a text or part of a text works

using evidence from the text to explain and support your opinionSlide11

Thesis

identifies the element of the text that you will be explaining

states your opinion

Example:

In chapter 3 of

The Pearl

, the pearl symbolizes possibility for Kino.Slide12

Evidence and Analysis

evidence = quotes and paraphrases from the text that support your thesis

analysis = explanations of how the quote or paraphrase supports your thesis

Example

:

After finding the pearl, Kino looked at it, “and in the incandescence of the pearl the pictures formed of the things Kino’s mind had considered in the past and had given up as impossible” (Steinbeck 24). To Kino, the pearl represents all the dreams that he thought could never come true; the pearl changes everything and makes “impossible” things possible.Slide13

For the Rest of Class:

Revise your paragraph and

rewrite

it on a clean sheet of paper.

Staple your revised on top of your original paragraph and turn them in.

Answer the following questions in your notes (

not

on your reading guide)

:

What does Steinbeck reveal about Kino and Juana’s community in pages 43-47?

What are some of the disadvantages Kino faces when he attempts to sell the pearl?

Why is Kino so afraid of going to the capital? What does it reveal about Kino that he goes despite his fear?

Juana believes the pearl is evil. What might make her believe this?

Why is it significant that Kino chooses to assert his manhood (57) and continue on with his plan (consider the entire scope of the story)?Slide14

Chapter 5Slide15

Turning Points

Kino and Juana act independently of each other.

Juana tries to throw the pearl back into the sea.

Kino makes his own decision about the pearl.

Kino kills a man.

Kino and Juana leave their community.Slide16

Changes in Kino

Find three quotes about Kino:

one pre-pearl discovery

one post-pearl discovery but pre-selling attempt

one post-selling attempt (preferably from chapter 5, pages 58-67)

Brainstorm possible causes for the changes in Kino as a character.

Write a paragraph identifying the

key

cause for the changes in Kino as a character.

Turn it in to the basket when you finish.

Work on chapter 6.Slide17

Chapter 6Slide18

Discussion Questions:

How does the weather (68-69)when Kino and Juana set out foreshadow the events of the chapter? Be specific!

Why is it significant that Steinbeck has been describing Kino in increasingly animalistic ways (58-59, 62, 69, 72-73, 75-76, 84)?

Reread the description of the mountain spring (78-80). How is this description foreshadowing?

What motivates Kino for most of this chapter (75, 84-85)? Why is this ironic?

Why must Kino be the one to throw the pearl back into the ocean?Slide19

Next Steps:

Stick your answer to each question on or near the question.

Read through the answers to your assigned question with your group.

Discuss the answers and come to a consensus about the answer that you want to share with the class.

Choose a speaker for your group who will share your answer with the class.Slide20

Essay

Literary Analysis Practice 1Slide21

Steinbeck’s Use of Symbolism

Write a full essay (intro, body, and conclusion) analyzing one important symbol that Steinbeck uses in

The Pearl

.

Minimum of 4 paragraphs

Intro, 2 body paragraphs, conclusion

Be sure to explain what the symbol represents and how you know it represents what you believe it represents.

Use evidence: at least 6 details (3 per body paragraph)

Analyze your evidence

Brainstorm some main ideas and quotes before you start writing.

We will be in the lab tomorrow:

Period 2: Library Lab

Period 8: Main Lab

This essay is due at the

beginning

of class Friday.Slide22

Reminders for Tomorrow:

Finish your essay; be sure to have it printed and ready to turn in when you come to class.

Bring your ID; we will be checking out our Q3 book.

Be ready to turn in your registration:

It should be signed by your parent/guardian.

It should be initialed for any honors/AP class you plan to take.Slide23

Final Draft Checklist:

Revise your essay according to your peer reviewer’s comments

.

Expand your conclusion: explain WHY you believe Steinbeck included your chosen symbol in his novel.

Work through the

Pearl

Literary Analysis Checklist on

the website.