3. 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 external conflicts that are introduced in chapters 1-2. person vs. nature person vs. person person vs. society Briefly describe the following characters: Kino Juana Coyotito The doctor Work on chapter 3.

4. The Song of… Review your assigned pages with your group. Summarize what each song is like (i.e. how does Steinbeck describe it). Find one key quote about each song to share with the class. Discuss why Steinbeck might reference these songs (what is his purpose?).

6. The Effects of the Pearl on the town the merchants the beggars the doctor the pearl buyers on Kino and Juana’s community on Kino

7. The Pearl find three significant quotes about the pearl in chapter 3 and write them down. brainstorm what the pearl might symbolize in this chapter.

8. Chapter 3 Pearl Paragraph in a paragraph, answer the following question: in chapter 3, what does the pearl symbolize? use at LEAST two quotes from the chapter to support your answer be sure to correctly cite your quotes! turn your paragraph in when you finish and work on chapter 4.

10. What is Literary Analysis? formulating an informed opinion about a text or aspect of a text examining and explaining the way that a text or part of a text works using evidence from the text to explain and support your opinion

11. Thesis identifies the element of the text that you will be explaining states your opinion Example: In chapter 3 of The Pearl, the pearl symbolizes possibility for Kino.

12. Evidence and Analysis evidence = quotes and paraphrases from the text that support your thesis analysis = explanations of how the quote or paraphrase supports your thesis Example: After finding the pearl, Kino looked at it, “and in the incandescence of the pearl the pictures formed of the things Kino’s mind had considered in the past and had given up as impossible” (Steinbeck 24). To Kino, the pearl represents all the dreams that he thought could never come true; the pearl changes everything and makes “impossible” things possible.

13. For the Rest of Class: Revise your paragraph and rewrite it on a clean sheet of paper. Staple your revised on top of your original paragraph and turn them in. Answer the following questions in your notes (not on your reading guide): 1. What does Steinbeck reveal about Kino and Juana’s community in pages 43-47? 2. What are some of the disadvantages Kino faces when he attempts to sell the pearl? 3. Why is Kino so afraid of going to the capital? What does it reveal about Kino that he goes despite his fear? 4. Juana believes the pearl is evil. What might make her believe this? 5. Why is it significant that Kino chooses to assert his manhood (57) and continue on with his plan (consider the entire scope of the story)?

15. Turning Points Kino and Juana act independently of each other. Juana tries to throw the pearl back into the sea. Kino makes his own decision about the pearl. Kino kills a man. Kino and Juana leave their community.

16. Changes in Kino Find three quotes about Kino: one pre-pearl discovery one post-pearl discovery but pre-selling attempt one post-selling attempt (preferably from chapter 5, pages 58- 67) Brainstorm possible causes for the changes in Kino as a character. Write a paragraph identifying the key cause for the changes in Kino as a character. Turn it in to the basket when you finish. Work on chapter 6.

18. Discussion Questions: 1. How does the weather (68-69)when Kino and Juana set out foreshadow the events of the chapter? Be specific! 2. Why is it significant that Steinbeck has been describing Kino in increasingly animalistic ways (58-59, 62, 69, 72- 73, 75-76, 84)? 3. Reread the description of the mountain spring (78-80). How is this description foreshadowing? 4. What motivates Kino for most of this chapter (75, 84- 85)? Why is this ironic? 5. Why must Kino be the one to throw the pearl back into the ocean?

19. Next Steps: Stick your answer to each question on or near the question. Read through the answers to your assigned question with your group. Discuss the answers and come to a consensus about the answer that you want to share with the class. Choose a speaker for your group who will share your answer with the class.

20. Literary Analysis Practice 1

21. Steinbeck’s Use of Symbolism Write a full essay (intro, body, and conclusion) analyzing one important symbol that Steinbeck uses in The Pearl.  Minimum of 4 paragraphs  Intro, 2 body paragraphs, conclusion Be sure to explain what the symbol represents and how you know it represents what you believe it represents.  Use evidence: at least 6 details (3 per body paragraph)  Analyze your evidence Brainstorm some main ideas and quotes before you start writing. We will be in the lab tomorrow: Period 2: Library Lab Period 8: Main Lab This essay is due at the beginning of class Friday.

22. Reminders for Tomorrow: Finish your essay; be sure to have it printed and ready to turn in when you come to class. Bring your ID; we will be checking out our Q3 book. Be ready to turn in your registration: It should be signed by your parent/guardian. It should be initialed for any honors/AP class you plan to take.

23. Final Draft Checklist: Revise your essay according to your peer reviewer’s comments. Expand your conclusion: explain WHY you believe Steinbeck included your chosen symbol in his novel. Work through the Pearl Literary Analysis Checklist on the website.