PPT-Girl with a Pearl Earring

by Tracy Chevalier Mrs Kercher Chapter 20 Literature in History Born 1962 Lived in Washington DC then later moved to London England Worked as a reference editor for several years Girl with a Pearl Earring . by John Steinbeck. Week 6.2. SSR- Students will read the novel for 10 minutes. As you read, fill out paper organizers for Theme, Symbols, and Characters. Write specific text. Identify the figurative language used. Tracey Chevalier. The comb. The comb is one of . Griet’s . most . treasured . and . luxurious . possessions . that . she . brings with her to . her new . life in the Vermeer household .. Although she is employed as a maid, it functions as a leveller- making her feel less inferior.. An introduction. Introduction-the painting. In . the painting, a young woman, adorned in an unusual head wrap and wearing a prominent pearl-drop earring, turns to face the painter over her left shoulder—eyes sympathetic and slightly lowered, mouth demurely parted. Ava G., Juliette S., & Nina S.. Ages 6. USA. . Our Invention Idea. We thought of many problems that we have at home and school. We decided to . invent something that could easily fix broken earrings.. Tour:. . . Pearl of the Orient.  . Destination: . Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou & Shanghai - China .  . Specialization: . Choral, Band & Dance Performance; Culture & History. By: Deanna, . Sashini. , . Stefi. , Zoe, . Izzy. , . Caitln. , Miranda and Amanda. THESIS. Pearl’s refusal to live within societal limitations and her beauty . is juxtaposed. . with the austere oppressive location of rosebushes. This suggests that the permanent reminder of sin exists as a threshold for redemption against the depraved nature of humanity.. Ch. 6. Reading 7 Ramirez. Leaving the Town. “Kino threaded his way around the edge of the city and turned north, north by the stars, and found the rutted sandy road that led through the brushy country towards Loreto, where the miraculous Virgin has her station.”. Chapters 1-2. 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 . . Chapter 5. Vocabulary in Context. Context Clue Strategies. Defined in the Sentence. All life on earth can be credited to . photosynthesis. ,. where plants convert sunlight into food. . Example Given. Reading 7 Ramirez. “Although the morning was young, the hazy mirage was up.. “The uncertain air that magnified some things . and blotted out others hung over the whole Gulf . so that all sights. were unreal and vision could not be trusted.. #. http://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozksd76CSIs. . (Click here to watch the Pearl Harbor Trailer). #. Fold your blank paper into . 6 squares (3x2. ). When you see the red numbered symbol, fill in one of your . Topic. of the week: WOMEN. The painting . It’s an oil painting.. The painting is an example of . portrait. painting. . The artist is . Johannes Vermeer. . He was Dutch.. FIRST IMPRESSIONS. Who is this girl? . oyesters. . The . mollusc's. mantle (protective membrane) deposits layers of . calcium carbonate.  (. CaCO. 3. ) in the form of the mineral . aragonite.  or a mixture of . aragonite.  and . calcite. Pearls . are formed by saltwater . or freshwater.  . mollusks (. Pinctada. . roding. ). —. a diverse group of animals that includes . oysters. , . mussels. , . clams. , . conchs. , and gastropods..