Name Class If I Won the Lottery Before we begin reading The Peal by John Steinbeck, please complete the following journal prompts. You have just won one million dollars in the WCA lottery. What would you spend the money on? Would you give any money away? If so, who would you give the money to? (5 sentences) How might your life be different after winning the lottery? In what ways would it be better? Do you think there is a downside to winning the lottery? What might people think of you after winning the lottery? (5 sentences) Is more ever enough? Are people satisfied with what they have? (3 sentences)
The Pearl dialogue journal Your Name Partner s Name A dialogue journal is a written conversation between you and a partner. You will be writing about what you have read in The Pearl. Some things you may wish to talk about: Ask a question about the story for your partner to answer Make an observation Discuss your likes/dislikes from the story so far Discuss the characters, plot, or setting Predict what might happen Each response should be at least 4 sentences. EXAMPLE You: I was surprised when the doctor wouldn t help Kino and Juana with Coyotito s scorpion sting. It made me very angry. How did it make you feel? How do you think Kino felt? Partner: I was angry too. It made me very sad that the doctor would not help them. I think Kino was angry too. It was wrong of the doctor not to help them just because they are poor. Use the next 2 pages to write down your conversation. The partner who is the oldest will start the conversation. Good luck!
The Pearl dialogue journal You: Partner:
The Pearl dialogue journal You: Partner:
Finding Imagery in The Pearl Using what you have read in chapters 1 and 2, choose at least 4 of the people and places below and locate examples of imagery in the text. Then, create a drawing of the mental image the author has created for you. Also, you must include a short quote from the text detailing specific things the author said to create this image for you. You may choose from: Kino & his family, the doctor s house, Coyotito and the scorpion, the oyster bed, or Kino s home. Image: Quote: Image: Quote: Name Class
Finding Imagery in The Pearl Using what you have read in chapters 1 and 2, choose at least 4 of the people and places below and locate examples of imagery in the text. Then, create a drawing of the mental image the author has created for you. Also, you must include a short quote from the text detailing specific things the author said to create this image for you. You may choose from: Kino & his family, the doctor s house, Coyotito and the scorpion, the oyster bed, or Kino s home. Image: Quote: Image: Quote:
To make Truth or Bazinga cards, print this page front to back with the next page. Cut out each card so one side says Truth and the other side says Bazinga. Distribute one card to each student. Truth Truth Truth Truth Truth Truth Truth Truth Truth Truth
To make Truth or Bazinga cards, print this page front to back with the previous page. Cut out each card so one side says Truth and the other side says Bazinga. Distribute one card to each student. Bazinga! Bazinga! Bazinga! Bazinga! Bazinga! Bazinga! Bazinga! Bazinga! Bazinga! Bazinga!
Truth or Bazinga! The following are facts about La Paz. Read them to students and have them determine if it is true or false using the Truth or Bazinga cards. 1. La Paz is located in South America. 2. La Paz has a tropical, desert-like climate. 3. The Atlantic Ocean borders La Paz. 4. La Paz means The Peace in English. 5. La Paz now has a thriving tourism industry where many people like to vacation. Answers 1. Bazinga La Paz is located in North American. It is part of Mexico. 2. Truth La Paz is warm all year round, with temperatures ranging from 70 90 degrees Fahrenheit. 3. Bazinga La Paz is on the Western side of North America. The Pacific Ocean borders one side and the Gulf of California borders the other. 4. Truth 5. Truth When Steinbeck visited La Paz in the 1940 s, the area was very poor and desolate. Now, the area has a thriving tourism industry.
Name Class Character Sketch A character sketch is a visual representation of a character. For this activity, you will work in a group of 4 students to complete a character sketch of 1 character in The Pearl. Your character sketch should include the following: The character s name at the top of the paper An illustration of the character in the middle of the paper At least 5 words to describe the character At least 3 pictures to describe the character All group members names on the back Your character sketch should be neat, colorful, and easy to read. We will share these with the class and display them around the room. Please use the following outline to help you brainstorm traits about your character! Character s Name What our character looks like 5 words that describe our character 3 ideas for pictures we could use
Name Score /3.0 Exemplar: Comprehension Measurement Topic: Objective: Apply comprehension strategies before, during, and after reading 1. Where is The Pearl set? a. Spain b. Mexico c. Cuba d. The United States The Pearl Comprehension Quiz Chapters 1-3 2. What stings Coyotito? a. A porcupine b. A hornet c. A scorpion d. A mosquito 3. With what does Kino offer to pay the doctor? a. Eight small pearls b. Five pieces of gold c. Ten weeks of hard labor d. His canoe 4. How does Kino react when the doctor snubs him? a. He sulks b. He strikes the front gate with his fists c. He calls his lawyer d. He threatens the doctor with death. 5. What does Juana use as a poultice for Coyotitos wounds? a. Dry ice b. Peppermint c. Oatmeal d. Seaweed 6. How did Kino acquire his canoe? a. He built it b. He exchanged pearls for it c. He inherited it d. He stole it
7. For what does Juana pray when she is in the canoe? a. A big pearl b. Rain c. Coyotito s health d. Sinners 8. Which of the following is not on the list of things Kino plans to buy with his newfound wealth? a. An education for Coyotito b. A sailboat c. A rifle d. A proper marriage in a church 9. How does the doctor treat Coyotito s scorpion wound? a. With a capsule filled with powder b. With a strange purple liquid c. By administering a shot d. By wrapping it in seaweed 10. What is the first pearl dealer s nervous habit? a. He manipulates a coin in his hand b. He twiddles his thumbs c. He taps his foot d. He chain-smokes
Name Class Pearl Canoe Village Juana Symbolism in The Pearl Scorpion Doctor
Common Symbols Can you identify what each of these common symbols represent?
Name Class Cause and Effect Choose 2 of the causes discussed in class (or pick your own) and 2 effects that occur because of these actions. Write them in the spaces provided. Please write at least one complete sentence in each box. Cause (found on page ) Effect Cause (found on page ) Effect
Name Class Investigative Reporter Pretend you are a reporter for Time Magazine in the United States. You are on assignment in La Paz when you hear of Kino s great discovery. You are able to get an interview with Kino and ask him the following questions. Record what you think Kino s responses would be. Reporter: Kino, when did the pearl become a problem for you? Kino: Reporter: What specific thing made you aware that the pearl could be dangerous? Kino: Reporter: You talk about The Song of Evil. Who brought this song to you? Kino: Reporter: Who was present what you heard the evil forshadowings of danger? Kino: Reporter: Please be honest. Who do you suspect would like to take the pearl from you? Kino: Reporter: What makes you think they would try to take the pearl? Kino: Reporter: You and your wife think the doctor may have poisoned Coyotito. Please explain why the doctor would have done such a thing. Kino:
Name Class Double Entry Diary Directions: On the left side of the table below, choose 4 passages from what we have read so far in The Pearl that stand out to you. Write down the passage, including the page number where you found it. One the right side of the table, write at least 4 sentences explaining the quote. You may choose to write about: What you think the quote means How it makes you feel If you agree or disagree with the quote 1. Quote found on page My thoughts 2. Quote found on page My thoughts
3. Quote found on page My thoughts 4. Quote found on page My thoughts When you have completed the table, go back and draw a star next to the passage that is most important to you. Below, write at least 2 sentences explaining why it is the most important.
Name Class Conflict Brainstorming Directions: Use the brainstorming space below to write down one example from The Pearl for each type of conflict. Each example should be at least 2 sentences. Once completed, bring this draft to the teacher for the okay to get your supplies and begin creating your mobile! Character vs. Self Character vs. Character Character vs. Nature Character vs. Society
Mobile Scoring Guide Name: Conflict title is creative and colorful Conflict Brainstorming Form Character vs. Self (2 sentences) Character vs. Character (2 sentences) Character vs. Nature (2 sentences) Character vs. Society (2 sentences) Total: /30 = /5 /5 /5 /5 /5 /5 Grade: /3.0 Mobile Scoring Guide Name: Conflict title is creative and colorful Conflict Brainstorming Form Character vs. Self (2 sentences) Character vs. Character (2 sentences) Character vs. Nature (2 sentences) Character vs. Society (2 sentences) Total: /30 = /5 /5 /5 /5 /5 /5 Grade: /3.0
Name Score /3.0 Exemplar: Comprehension Measurement Topic: Objective: Apply comprehension strategies before, during, and after reading The Pearl Comprehension Quiz 2 1. What does Juana propose to do with the pearl? a. have it set in a silver necklace that she can wear on formal occasions b. Throw it back into the sea c. Give it to Coyotito d. Sell it to the highest bidder as soon as possible. 2. How does Kino react when Juana attempts to steal the pearl from him? a. He agrees with her that the pearl will only bring them evil b. He punches her in the head and then kicks her c. He leaves her for another woman d. He changes her down and persuades her to return the pearl to him 3. Why must Kino and his family flee from their neighborhood? a. Because Kino sets fire to a group of houses b. Because Kino steals a knife from his brother c. Because Kino makes advances on his brother s wife d. Because Kino kills a man 4. Where do Kino and Juana first take refuge after their house burns down? a. In a cave by the beach b. In their canoe c. At Juan Tomas s house d. In the forest 5. Where do Kino and Juana flee to escape the trackers? a. Down by the river b. Up the mountain c. Through the vale d. To their underwater lair 6. What does Kino do to conceal himself from the trackers? a. He dons camouflage b. He strips naked c. He cuts his hair d. He grows a moustache
7. For what do the trackers mistake Coyotito s cry? a. A coyote s cry b. An owl s screech c. A cat s meow d. A bat s shriek 8. How does Kino rid himself of the trackers? a. He wrestles them into submission b. He outruns them c. He hides until they have lost his trail d. He kills them, 9. How does Coyotito die? a. He falls off a cliff b. He is shot c. A scorpion poisons him d. He starves 10. What does Kino do with the pearl at the end of the story? a. He donates it to charity b. He sells it to the highest bidder c. He buries it in his brother house d. He throws it back into the sea
The Pearl Theme Essay Throughout this novel, John Steinbeck focuses on two themes: Greed and Prejudice. Your task is to discuss these themes using specific examples from The Pearl to support your ideas. Your essay should contain at least 4 paragraphs 1. Introduction 2. Paragraph about the theme of greed 3. Paragraph about the theme of prejudice 4. Conclusion Before you begin, you will need to brainstorm and organize your ideas. You will be required to hand in your brainstorming ideas with your final essay. You will need to fill out an outline which you will receive on another sheet. You will be given time in class to draft and edit your essay with a partner, but in order to write an exceptional essay you will need to spend time at home working as well. *Points to Remember * Your paper needs to contain at least 4 paragraphs A paragraph consists of at least 4 complete sentences You must get your outline okayed by the teacher before you begin writing Turn in your outline, rough draft, and final copy
Name Class I. Introduction A. Main Idea Theme Essay Outline B. Main Idea II. Greed A. Main Idea 1. Supporting Detail 2. Supporting Detail III. Prejudice A. Main Idea 1. Supporting Detail 2. Supporting Detail IV. Conclusion A. Main Idea
Name: Theme Essay Rubric Introductory Paragraph 4 sentences, Tells main idea Greed Paragraph 4 sentences, Supporting details Prejudice Paragraph 4 sentences, Supporting details Conclusion 4 sentences, Summaries essay Outline Total: /35= /5 /10 /10 /5 /5 Score: /3.0 Name: Theme Essay Rubric Introductory Paragraph 4 sentences, Tells main idea Greed Paragraph 4 sentences, Supporting details Prejudice Paragraph 4 sentences, Supporting details Conclusion 4 sentences, Summaries essay Outline Total: /35= /5 /10 /10 /5 /5 Score: /3.0
Name Class The Pearl Movie vs. Book Directions: Write down what you think are the 5 most important parts of the book. As you watch the movie, make note of how these events are similar or 1. Book different in the movie version. Movie 2. 3. 4. 5. What surprised you the most about the movie? What was your favorite part? Your least favorite part?