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Starter: What would you do if you won Lotto?
In 3 sentences, list your top three choices.
Today: looking at issues related to the novel.
Read the article “Winning Lotto – How it really
feels”. Write the answers to the questions
below in your folder.
1. Name the source of the information about
Lotto winners.
2. List the different ways winners have chosen
to use their winnings.
3. Of the options you have listed, which would
you choose? Why?
Focus Questions (discuss in groups of 2-3):
1. What are the positives and negatives of a big
Lotto win? List two of each.
2. Rank each of the choices winners have made
on a continuum – most generous to least
generous. Discuss each ranking in your
group.
3. Discuss the ‘advice’ ending the article. Is it
valuable? How have past winners learnt this?
Week #
In Class
At Home
5 (30
May – 3
June)
Before we read… activities
Reading Log (1 period)
Reading Chapter 1 and
completing questions.
6 (6 – 10
June)
Character in The Pearl.
Reading Chapter 2 and
completing questions.
7 (13-17
June)
Formal writing – editing
and revising your research
report.
Reading Chapter 3 and
completing questions.
8 (20-24
June)
Symbolism in The Pearl.
Practice Essay #1
Reading Chapter 4 and
completing questions.
9 (27
June – 1
July)
Narrative Structure in The
Pearl.
Reading Log #4 (Due 30
June)
Reading Chapter 5 and
completing questions.
10 (4 – 8
July)
Theme in The Pearl.
Practice Essay #2
Reading Chapter 6 and
completing questions.
Chec
k
Name the language features:
1. “a pale wash of light” (p.17)
2. “corn-cakes” (p.19)
Vocabulary (copy this definition):
Avarice – greed, desire for wealth or material
possessions.
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The idea of sudden wealth, and the positive
and negative aspects of it, is a significant
theme in The Pearl.
By investigating the idea of a big Lotto win,
we are forming our own opinions and
attitudes to sudden wealth.
Activity: construct a personal diary, imagining
that you have won $1 million in Lotto. Your
diary should:
 Include 5 entries (1 paragraph each),
describing your thoughts, feelings and
actions.
 Include 2 entries before your win, and 3 after.
These do not have to be five consecutive
days.
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Parable – a folk tale or legend with a strong
moral message. Often uses simple characters
and symbolism.
If the Pearl is a parable (see p15), what do
you think it’s message will be?
“Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of
studied written texts, using supporting
evidence.”
1.
2.
3.
Understanding – Achieved level.
Convincing understanding – Merit level.
Perceptive understanding – Excellence level.
2 Credits – 200 word essay (externally
examined)
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Describe a positive or negative experience
that happened to a character or individual in
the text. Explain how the writer used the
experience to help you understand that
character or individual.
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Positive or negative experiences – important
events in the novel.
Characters – what they do, what they say, or
what others say about them.
Quotes or examples - supporting evidence.
Narrativ
e
Setting
Languag Novel
e
Study
Charact
er
Symbol
Them
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Do you use the internet regularly for
schoolwork, at home or elsewhere?
Would you find it useful to have access to
notes on The Pearl available online?
Should we use the wiki page?
In studying The Pearl, we will focus on
character, symbol, theme and narrative.
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Starter: List three characters in the novel, and
list 2-3 words you would associate with each.
We are learning to: explain how characters
are developed in the novel.
Activity: Gender is a stereotype in our society.
We have certain ideas about what a
man/woman should be.
1. What are some stereotypical qualities of a
‘man’? Work with your neighbour to list 10.
Underline any that you think apply to Kino.
(eg. Bravery, not showing emotion)
2. Juana is representative of women
(femininity) in the novel. What are the
stereotypical qualities of a woman? List 10,
and underline those that apply to Juana.
Characters in The Pearl are simple, and they
are symbolic.
 Each character represents a theme in the
novel, or a group of people in society.
 For example, Kino is a man, and he
represents masculinity in the novel.
(Masculinity = characteristics associated with
being male)
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Tonight: Chapter One Reading and Questions.
We will mark these at the beginning of the
period.
For next Tuesday: Chapter Two Reading and
Questions.
Activity: Kino and Juana symbolise another
main theme in the novel. What is it? Discuss
with your neighbour, and agree on an idea.
(Hint: think also of the doctor, and what he
might symbolise).
Starter (Picture Dictation): Follow the
instructions below to draw the mystery
picture.
1. Draw a long oval shape, approx 5 cm long.
2. At one end of the oval, draw thin crescent
shapes 2cm long, curving towards each
other, one on either side of the oval.
3. At the other end of the oval, draw a long
crescent shape, 3cm long, curving in either
direction.
4. On each side of the oval, draw 3 little legs.
We are given information about characters in a
text in three ways:
1.
2.
3.
What they do.
What they say.
What others say about them.
These three combine to form the process of
characterisation (character development).
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1.
2.
3.
Describe a positive or negative experience
that happened to a character or individual in
the text. Explain how the writer used the
experience to help you understand that
character or individual.
Positive or negative experiences – important
events in the novel.
Characters – what they do, what they say, or
what others say about them.
Quotes or examples - supporting evidence.
We will use the character of Juana, and the
experience of the scorpion.
1. Brainstorm with your neighbour, things
Juana, does, says, or are said about her that
relate to the scorpion.
2. For each, describe what you learn.
Achieved Exemplar:
1. Cut out the pieces, and put them in the
correct order.
2. Glue the pieces onto refill, leaving space to
add details to the two highlighted areas.
3. Complete the response by adding detail
where required.
4. Plan an essay response to the same
question, using the character of Kino and
the negative experience of the scorpion
sting. See Mr Hanson for advice.
Starter: Is the finding of the pearl a positive or
negative experience? Discuss this with your
neighbour. Think back to our discussion of
big Lotto winnings.
We are learning to: craft an essay response
(about the process of characterisation).
1. Complete the essay by
using these words to
fill in the gaps:
 Surprising
 Symbolic
 Resolves
 Stereotype
 Resilience
 Negative
 Family
 Understand
 Complex
 Experience
2. Underline and label
the Point, Example,
Explanation and
Relevance in each
paragraph.
3. Complete the
sentence highlighted.
Use the information
in the paragraph to
help.
4. What do we learn
about Kino from the
event of the scorpion?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Working backwards: write a
plan for this completed
essay.
Introduction
 Juana and the typical
qualities of motherhood.
Copy the template to the
right onto half a page of
refill.
Paragraph One
 Point: Juana is strong.
 Example:
 Explanation:
 Relevance:
For each bullet point, write
one line to summarise each
part of the paragraph. The
first two have been done for
you.
In each line of summary you
write, underline the most
important word (a keyword)
Paragraph Two
 Point:
 Example:
 Explanation:
 Relevance:
Conclusion
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From the list below, choose two adjectives
you could use to describe the character of
the doctor, and add one of your own:
caring
responsible
wealthy
angry
generous
kind
selfish
greedy
friendly
unfriendly
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If characters in The Pearl are symbolic, what
does the doctor symbolise? Write 2-3
sentences to explain.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Working backwards: write a
plan for this completed
essay.
Copy the template to the
right onto half a page of
refill.
For each bullet point, write
one line to summarise each
part of the paragraph. The
first two have been done for
you.
In each line of summary you
write, underline the most
important word (a keyword)
Introduction
 Juana and the typical qualities of
motherhood.
Paragraph One
 Point: Juana is strong.
 Example:
 Explanation:
 Relevance:
Paragraph Two
 Point:
 Example:
 Explanation:
 Relevance:
Conclusion
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Use the Facebook template to create a
character profile for the character of Kino.
You should be able to fill in all of the boxes –
if you are stuck, ask a neighbour or Mr
Hanson.
Include sketches of Kino and his friends
(other characters in the novel).
What do we know about Kino?
Starter: Why is Kino unwilling to open the
pearl? Discuss with your neighbour.
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Character Log: Complete the activity on p.40,
developing a record of the characters in the
novel. Take a page for each character.
As we read, you should aim to record:
 5 entries each for Kino and Juana.
 2 entries for supporting characters.
This period: 2 entries for Kino, and 2 for Juana.
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See your characters from another point of
view. We know how Kino feels – imagine you
are another fisher in another canoe – what are
your thoughts when you hear Kino call, and
what is your reaction?
Week #
In Class
At Home
5 (30
May – 3
June)
Before we read… activities
Reading Log (1 period)
Reading Chapter 1 and
completing questions.
6 (6 – 10
June)
Character in The Pearl.
Reading Chapter 2 and
completing questions.
7 (13-17
June)
Formal writing – editing
and revising your research
report.
Reading Chapter 3 and
completing questions.
8 (20-24
June)
Symbolism in The Pearl.
Practice Essay #1
Reading Chapter 4 and
completing questions.
9 (27
June – 1
July)
Narrative Structure in The
Pearl.
Reading Log #4 (Due 30
June)
Reading Chapter 5 and
completing questions.
10 (4 – 8
July)
Theme in The Pearl.
Practice Essay #2
Reading Chapter 6 and
completing questions.
Chec
k
We are learning to:
 Explain the narrative structure of the novel.
 Analyse the use of language features in the
novel.
Key Questions:
 What has influenced the language of the
novel?
 Explain the origin of the pearl story.
Activity: Read “Setting the Scene” (p7) and
summarise the information presented. Use
this format:
Heading
Key point
Key point
Key point
Key point
Key point
1
2
3
4
5
(underline a
(underline a
(underline a
(underline a
(underline a
key
key
key
key
key
word)
word)
word)
word)
word)
Example:
Setting the Scene
 Steinbeck visits La Paz in 1940.
 Hears the tale of a boy and a giant pearl.
 Steinbeck grew up around Mexican
immigrants.
 His writing (about the natural world) reflects
this.
 He uses a simple style of story-telling.
Try it yourself:
Folk-story Style:
 The raised-up feeling of a folk story.
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Key Questions (discuss with your neighbour):
 What has influenced the language of the
novel?
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Explain the origin of the pearl story.
“The pearls were accidents, and the finding of
one was luck, a little pat on the back by god
or the gods or both.” (p.34)
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Pearls are a symbol of good fortune in many
cultures. How many other good-luck symbols
from around the world can you think of?
We are learning to:
 Explain how important themes in the novel
are communicated.
Essay Question (you are writing this one!)
 Describe at least ONE idea that you thought
was important in the text.
 Explain how the writer made you think the
idea was important.
Group drawing activity:
1. On the surface of the pearl, draw the hopes,
dreams and desires projected onto it by
Kino and the other characters in the novel.
2. Around the pearl, sketch the characters and
indicate which hopes and dreams are theirs.
3. Underneath your image, brainstorm words
to describe the pearl and the idea it
symbolises.
4. Add your information to the pearl on the
whiteboard.
Useful page references:
p.41-42
p.43
p.44-45
p.46
Include one item from each page.
Kino projects his hopes and dreams onto the
pearl. In the pearl he saw:
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“Juana and Coyotito and himself…” (p.44)
“We will be married” (p.44)
“…he saw how they were dressed…” (p.44)
“Then to the lovely surface of the pearl came
the little things Kino wanted…” (p.45)
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In one sense, the pearl is simply a mirror:
“it captured the light and refined it and gave
it back in silver incandescence.” (p.37)
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It could turn the wildest of dreams into
reality; it is a symbol of hope and desire, and
each character imagines a different
opportunity with it.
The pearl also reflects the desires and greed of
others:
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The doctor, the priest, and the pearl buyers
all want the pearl for themselves.
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In this way, Steinbeck uses the pearl as a
symbol to explore the idea of choice – when
faced with unlimited wealth and opportunity,
what are the choices made? What are the
consequences?
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“The essence of the pearl mixed with the
essence of men and a curious dark residue
was precipitated…The news stirred up
something infinitely black and evil in the
town; the black distillate was like a scorpion,
or like hunger in the smell of food, or like
loneliness when love is withheld.” (p.43)
Discuss the meaning of this passage.
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The pearl is also symbolic of the
consequences of great wealth, and inequality
– the evil, greed and jealousy that can arise
when one has more than others.
Kino becomes jealous and feels he must
protect the pearl from those who would take
it from him.
Kino is driven to kill to save the pearl, and his
family.
Finally, the pearl is returned to the sea.
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John Steinbeck inverts (reverses) the symbol
of the pearl, usually signifying beauty and
purity, and makes it a symbol of greed and
jealousy.
Starter:
“the poison sacs of the town began to
manufacture venom, and the town swelled
and puffed with the pressure of it” (p.43)
1.
2.
Name the language feature.
This line links to an early event in the story.
Name the event, and explain the link.
We are learning to:
 Explain how important themes in the novel
are communicated.
Essay Question (you are writing this one!)
 Describe at least ONE idea that you thought
was important in the text.
 Explain how the writer made you think the
idea was important.
Explain how John Steinbeck inverts the symbol
of the pearl to make the ideas of evil, greed
and jealousy important in the novel.
Explain how John Steinbeck uses the symbol of
the pearl to signify both good and evil,
important ideas in the novel.
To get you started:
First Point: Steinbeck uses the pearl as a
symbol of hope.
Example: Kino will send his son to school
(p.46).
Explanation: This is an opportunity beyond the
means of any of Kino’s people.
Relevance: The pearl at first represents the idea
of hope.
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Second point: Steinbeck inverts the symbol of
the pearl, to symbolise evil and jealousy.
Example: “The news stirred up something
infinitely black and evil in the town…” (p.43)
Explanation…
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Third Point: Each character wants something
from the Pearl, and it is these desires that
bring evil to the town.
Example: with the wealth of the pearl in mind
the doctor returns to the family to “cure”
Coyotito .(p.?)
This shows how…
In the novel, John Steinbeck uses the pearl as
a symbol of hope and (1) . Kino wants an
education for Coyotito, to send his son to
school (p.46). This is an (2) beyond the (3) of
any in Kino’s village. An education is valued
and (4) in the village – it is (5) with the
wealthy Spanish people in the city nearby.
The (6) of the pearl is how Kino will give his
son a bright (7). In this way, the pearl (8)
represents the idea of (9).
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Reading Log #4 Due Thursday 30th June.
Only four reading responses need to be
submitted to achieve the credits.
To achieve Merit or Excellence, you must
submit all four at Merit or Excellence level.
You must include one extended text, and may
include one visual text.
We are learning to :
Craft an essay response.
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How do we go from plan to finished product?
Review the model essay on the character of
Juana, to find out how the essay was created
from a plan.
1.
2.
3.
Copy the template to the
right onto half a page of
refill.
Introduction
 Juana and the typical
qualities of motherhood.
For each bullet point, write
one line to summarise each
part of the paragraph. The
first two have been done for
you.
Paragraph One
 Point: Juana is strong.
 Example:
 Explanation:
 Relevance:
In each line of summary you
write, underline the most
important word (a keyword)
Paragraph Two
 Point:
 Example:
 Explanation:
 Relevance:
Conclusion
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Start with paragraph 1 – leave the
introduction until the end, when you know
what you have written about.
Follow the PEE(EEEEEE)R structure – include
lots of explanation.
Make sure your paragraph includes an
example. The strongest essays include quotes
and page references.
Share your first paragraph with your
neighbour. Does it answer the question? Give
some practical advice on how to develop it.
We have learned to:
Structure an essay response.
Convert an essay plan into a finished essay.
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For homework: finish turning your plan into a
first draft, to be handed in on Tuesday.
Essays completed in class are useful for:
For homework: finish turning your plan into a
first draft, to be handed in on Wednesday.
Essays completed in class are useful for:
 Study notes.
 Receiving feedback to improve your writing.
 If you miss the end of year exam, I can give
you an aegrotat grade based on your
performance in class. But only if you have
submitted practice essays!
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2.
These parts of narrative are jumbled. Can
you copy them in the correct order?
Resolution
Climax
Exposition
Catalyst
Turning Point(s)
Describe the exposition of The Pearl. What
do we learn?
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The opening sequence, where Coyotito is
stung by the scorpion, and Juana takes him to
the doctor, is the exposition of the novel.
We learn about our characters and the world
in which they live.
We are learning to:
 Explain the narrative structure of the novel.
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Exposition – characters and settings are
introduced.
Catalyst – a problem is introduced for the
characters to solve. Rising level of action.
Turning Point(s) – twists in the story, that
raise the level of action. There may be two or
more.
Climax – Events come to a crisis point. Peak
level of action.
Resolution – falling action.
Sketch the graph below, and label the parts of
narrative:
Action
Time
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What event is the catalyst in the novel? Why is
this event important?
When Kino finds the pearl, it is both Kino’s
path to a better future, and the beginning of
his problems.
Without the finding of the pearl, none of the
events following it would happen.
Sample Essay Question:
 Describe an event that was a turning point in
the text.
 Explain why the turning point was important.
Turning points have two main functions in a novel.
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Keep the narrative moving, by bringing the
characters nearer to the climax.
Add detail to the narrative and depth to the
characters.
Activity: with a partner, brainstorm events in
Chapters 3-5 that could be turning points. For
each, explain how it brings us closer to the
climax, or what we learn about our characters.
The doctor returns to “cure” Coyotito – we
learn that the doctor…
Is motivated by money, and that the pearl is
beginning to corrupt the village and it’s
people with greed.
1.
Kino takes his pearl to the buyers – this
advances the narrative because…
Kino decides to travel to the big city, and
events along the way bring the narrative to a
climax.
2.
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Starter: how do the pearl buyers try to trick
Kino? Why doesn’t it work?
We are learning to:
 Explain the narrative structure of the novel.
“Now there was only one pearl buyer with many
hands…” (p.64)
Imagine you are the master pearl buyer, and
you have heard Kino is coming with his pearl.
Write your instructions to your employees of
how to bargain with Kino (5 instructions).
OR
Prepare a short role-play between the dealers
and Kino. You need to write a short script.
Exposition:
 The scorpion stings Coyotito.
Catalyst:
 Kino finds the pearl.
Turning Points:
 The doctor comes to “cure” Coyotito.
 Kino takes his pearl to the buyers.
 People try to rob Kino in his house.
 Juana tries to throw the pearl into the sea.
 Kino is attacked and stabs a man.
Sample Essay Question:
 Describe an event that was a turning point
in the text.
 Explain why the turning point was
important.
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Activity: Choose one of the turning points
you have identified (previous lesson). Write
a PEER paragraph that would form part of
an essay answering this question.
Starter hints/useful phrases:
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Point: The scene with Kino and the pearl
buyers is an important turning point in the
novel because…
Kino takes his pearl to the pearl buyers,
where…
This shows the reader that Kino…
We Have Learnt To:
 Describe the narrative structure of The
Pearl.
Next Lesson:
 Working with a partner to construct a
complete essay.
 How to structure an introduction and a
conclusion.
Starter: Read the introduction and complete
these questions:
The text studied is:
The element of the text being analysed is:
3 key points being made about this element are:
Maycomb: the town in which the novel is set.
Segregation: separation of two groups.
What goes in an introduction?
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The name of the text and the author.
The purpose of your essay (eg. An
important idea)
Three key points your essay will make.
How to write a top notch introduction:
 Re-write the question you are given.
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Describe a positive or negative experience
that happened to a character or individual
in the text. Explain how the writer used
the experience to help you understand
that character or individual.
A positive experience in the novel The Pearl
was…
This helped me to understand Kino because…
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Describe an event that was a turning point in the
text.
Explain why the turning point was important.
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An event that was a turning point in The Pearl by
John Steinbeck was…
This event was important because…
1.
2.
3.
What goes in a conclusion?
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The name of the text.
The purpose of your essay (eg. An important idea)
Three key points your essay has made.
Don’t say anything you haven’t already said! Your
conclusion should mirror your introduction.
Starter: Discuss with your neighbour.
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What makes Juana continue to protect Kino and
the pearl, even after he has beaten her?
What does Kino mean when he says to Juan
Tomas “I know, I am like a leprosy?” (p.90)
Leprosy: a contagious skin disease.
WALT: Describe the narrative structure of The Pearl.
Today
 Returning pair essays.
 If you haven’t completed a pair essay you should
continue working on this, so I can give you
feedback on it.
 If you have finished your pair essay, you should
work on the flow chart activity for Kino, with your
partner.
Activity: Work with your partner to produce a
completed essay on a turning point in the novel.
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Discuss how your individual paragraphs will fit
together.
Decide what should go in the introduction and
conclusion.
One person should write the introduction, and one
the conclusion.
Use scissors and glue to construct your essay – HZ
will photocopy for your group.
Extension Activity:
 The narrative of The Pearl is driven by the choices
characters make, particularly Kino.
 Make a flow chart showing the narrative from
Kino’s point of view, mapping the choices he
makes at each turning point.
 Consider his options at each point – how might the
novel have ended differently?
 Use A3 paper the (reverse of your “Pearl” image)
Narrative
Setting
Language Novel
Study
Character
Symbol
Theme
We have learnt to: Explain the narrative structure of
the novel.
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We need to prepare one more essay topic, so you
are ready for your end of year examination.
What will we study next week?
 The climax and resolution of the novel.
 A significant theme in the novel (choice).
 A one-period practice essay (Thursday).
1.
2.
3.
Starter: Reading The Pearl. We need to be
finished the novel by next Tuesday so we
can finish studying it this term.
Character Logs: you should aim to have
five details/quotes each about Kino and
Juana, and 2-3 about minor characters
(the doctor, the priest, the pearl buyers).
Completing good and evil essays: Patrick,
Cameron, Roisin, Macaela, Nick, Asha,
Ella, Eryn, Sam.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Completing our notes on characters,
symbols, narrative and theme.
Writing a practice essay in one period
(timed).
Folder check: are your notes complete and
tidy? Can you find things easily?
Watching an excerpt of the film of the
novel (if we can complete our weeks
learning in three periods).
Adding detail to your character logs:
 Add details about minor characters – the
doctor, the priest and the pearl buyers.
 Use the same format as for Kino and Juana.
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Finished? Continue reading, or work on
chapter questions.
Starter Questions:
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How does The Pearl end? In your own
words, summarise the last events in the
novel.
Is this a satisfying ending?
How does it leave you feeling?
This Week in English:
Wednesday – The resolution of the novel.
Thursday – In class essay response (whole
period to write) on the idea of choice. Closed
book – all you will need is your essay plan.
Friday – review of the pearl – viewing some
interesting clips.
WALT:
 Explain how important themes are
communicated in the novel.
 Explain the narrative structure of the novel.
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The death of Coyotito is the climax of the
novel – the greatest tragedy to befall the
family.
In attempting to turn the potential of the
pearl into real wealth by selling it, Kino and
Juana have lost their son, loved and valued
more than anything.
Activity: Complete “We Learn That…” for the
climax on the narrative summary worksheet.
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John Steinbeck uses irony in this scene to
create impact. For example:
The pearl, the means to get Coyotito to
school, instead leads to his death.
Kino gains a rifle during the conflict (one of
the possessions he dreams of) but loses his
son.
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Kino and Juana return to the village.
Why does Kino throw the pearl into the sea?
Activity: re-read pages 116-118. Write a
diary entry Kino would make, describing his
thoughts and feelings at the end of the novel.
Is there a lesson he has learned? What will he
do next?
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At the beginning of our unit we looked at the
idea of The Pearl as a parable.
Parable – a folk tale or legend with a strong
moral message. Often uses simple characters
and symbolism.
If The Pearl is a parable what is its message?
Write an explanation in your own words.
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At first Kino seems to be master of his own
destiny – strong, masculine, defender of his
family.
The choices he makes upon finding the pearl
seem generous and genuine in nature - his
desires include education and marriage,
rather than the material greed of the doctor
and the priest.
As the novel unfolds, Kino’s choices become
more selfish:
 Pride and desire for wealth cause him to take
his pearl to the city.
 He reacts (though in self-defence) and causes
the death of another man.
 Kino strikes to prevent the trackers from
catching his family, resulting in the death of
his son.
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What is Steinbeck’s message about choice?
Is he telling us that greed and jealousy are part
of human nature, and can corrupt even the
strongest people?
Or is he saying that, in fighting against the world
the individual (Kino) cannot win, no matter the
choices he makes?
Activity: in pairs, discuss the two ideas above.
Which do you agree with and why?
Structure was very well utilised.
 To achieve Merit/ Excellence you should include
a general statement in your introduction/
conclusion, summarising your approach to the
question.
 For example:
“In John Steinbeck’s novel The Pearl, the character
Kino is corrupted by the greed and jealousy of
humanity, and cannot hope to realise his dreams
for his pearl. He is a victim of human nature,
cursed by fate to fail no matter the choices he
makes.”
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Explanation+Explanation+Explanation.
I did not read one essay that explained the
idea in TOO MUCH detail.
You should tell the marker everything you
understand the point you are making.
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Describe at least ONE idea that you thought
was important in the text.
Explain how the writer made you think the
idea was important.
Spend the rest of this period constructing a
plan for this essay. We will write it in class
tomorrow.
Use your plan for your good/evil essay as a
guide, and refer to your notes for quotes and
examples.
Introduction
Paragraph 1: Point one about choice.
 Example
 Explanation + Explanation +Explanation
 Relevance
Paragraph 2: Point two about choice.
Paragraph 3: Point three about choice.
Conclusion
As you write:
 Remember to follow the PEER structure.
 Include as many specific details as you can.
 Explain your ideas thoroughly.
 The marker wants to read how much you
know about the ideas in the novel.
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You have 40 minutes to complete your essay.
Starter: Complete the feedback questionnaire and
return to Mr Hanson.
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We have learnt to:
Explain the use of symbolism in the novel.
Explain how important themes are communicated
in the novel.
Explain how characters are developed in the
novel.
Explain the narrative structure of the novel.
Analyse the use of language features in the
novel.
Construct an essay response.
How could the novel have ended differently?
How would this have changed the message of
this “parable”?
Activity: In pairs or groups develop an alternate
climax and resolution. Describe the new
message of your parable. One person in your
group needs to record this on paper, to be
handed in.
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The Pearl: alternate ending in Lego?
What might a film adaptation of The Pearl look
like?
Activity:
 In pairs, cast the main characters with
contemporary actors/ actresses.
 Choose a genre for the film: drama, comedy,
sci-fi?
 Write a tag-line for the film. For example, the
tagline for HP and the Philosopher’s Stone
was “Let the magic begin”.
The Pearl (2001). Terrible, by all accounts.