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The Pearl In
the 60 years since it was first published, John Steinbeck's novella has come
to be recognised as the masterpiece it is. Its
seemingly simple story has a depth and subtlety not often found in more
profound literature, and it offers a wealth of opportunity for study. This
guide differs from the many others available in its comprehensiveness and
detail, its scholarship, and its wide variety of teacher-friendly and
student-friendly material and activities.
Page
references for both the Windmill and the Penguin editions are given. |
Contents
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Teaching Guide |
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Study Guide
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Introduction |
3 |
Introduction |
2 |
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Teaching Plan |
4 |
Aspects of the Novel |
3 |
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Aspects of the Novel |
5 |
After the First Reading Quiz |
4 |
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After the First Reading Quiz Answers |
6 |
Plot and Conflict |
6 |
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Plot Summary |
7 |
Close Reading Task Sheets |
7 |
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Plot Events Worksheet Answers |
8 |
Towards a Deeper Understanding |
12 |
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Chapter Analysis Notes |
9 |
Setting |
13 |
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Conflict Task Sheet Answers |
14 |
Character
Study Mnemonic
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14 |
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Close Reading Answer Guide |
15 |
Characterisation Tasks |
15 |
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Towards a Deeper Understanding |
26 |
Themes |
16 |
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Setting |
28 |
Narrative Structure |
18 |
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Setting Worksheet Answers |
30 |
Comprehension
Exercise
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19 |
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Techniques of Characterisation |
32 |
Quizzes |
21 |
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Character Study: Kino |
33 |
Student Answers |
25 |
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Kino and the Forces of Change |
35 |
Write-on
Worksheets |
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Juana: Character Chart |
36 |
Study Checklist and Record |
2 |
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Minor Characters: Notes |
37 |
Aspects of the Novel |
3 |
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Language and Imagery |
39 |
Plot Events |
4 |
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Themes: Parable, Allegory Symbolism |
42 |
Setting |
5 |
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The Meaning of The Pearl |
44 |
Techniques of Characterisation |
7 |
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More Theme Notes |
45 |
Characterisation: Kino |
8 |
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Narrative Structure |
47 |
Language and Imagery |
10 |
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Quiz Answers |
49 |
Symbolism |
14 |
Word
search Answers
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53 |
Vocabulary |
15 |
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Appendix: Kino's Fortunes |
54 |
Match-up Quiz |
16 |
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Revision Worksheet |
17 |
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Extras: A
PowerPoint introduction to Steinbeck and The
Pearl; sample essays, vocabulary exercises; notes on scorpions; extension
suggestions |
Word Search |
18 |
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Time Line |
19 |
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Kino's Fortunes: Graph |
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