Teaching Literature

The pearl

John Steinbeck

Today's goal

the pearl by John Steinbeck. 

Homework

Bring an object to class that you have a strong emotional connection with and  read Chapter 1

Think pair share

Share and discuss with your neighbour.

- what is the object you brought?

- why do you have a strong emotional connection to it?

Reading: Chapter 2-3

Thoughts on these chapters?

Answer the following questions:

1. What are these two chapters all about?
2. Why is the canoe mentioned so often. Is it a symbol?
3. Do you think it is coincidence that everything goes well on the water, or is Steinbeck trying to show something?
4. The news of Kino's pearl spread quickly across town. What did each person think of when he heard it?
5. 3.What would Kino do with his riches?

Reading: Chapter 5-6

Activity: Write down 3 words that are crucial in understanding these chapters 

Thoughts on these chapters?

Dicussion: The pearl

• What does it represent at the start of the novel?
• How does the pearl change its meaning during the course of this novel?
• Why does Kino value the pearl so much?
• What happens to the pearl?

Free writing

• How does the life of the main characters chance after discovering the pearl?
• how does purpose of the pearl change as the story progresses?
• What would you do in this situation?

Write an alternative ending to the story. (200-300 words) 

Chapter 6 lezen. Essay transfer actitivity uitwerken