1. March 2 The Pearl by John Steinbeck Verb Forms: Active & Passive Voice
Warm-up:1st/2nd- Add to Setting, Characters, & Figurative Language pages in Pearl folder
3rd/4th - Knowsys Group 19 Substitution, quiz Friday
Verb Forms: Active
& Passive Voice
Grammar Notes CD
Notes, guided practice, practice pg.99
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
- Response Journal (before reading ch. 3)
- Read & annotate chapter 3 (pgs ); complete for homework
- Add to setting & characters in analysis folder
- Introduce dialectical journals (1 per chapter)
HWK: finish reading Ch. 3 & annotating it—I will check it tomorrow!

2. The Pearl Response Journal
Chapter 3: Before Reading What dreams do you imagine Kino would try to make come true if he were suddenly wealthy? How are your desires similar to Kino’s? How are they different?

20. Ch. 1-3 comprehension quiz on Thursday!
March 3
Warm-up:. Knowsys Group 19 Antonyms, quiz Friday
**Place book on corner of desk for Ch. 3 annotations to be checked!
Finish Active/Passive Verbs
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
- Discuss chapter 3 (pgs ) annotations
- Complete ch. 3 active reading guide; finish for homework
- Continue dialectical journals (1 per chapter)
Homework: Finish Ch. 3 Active Reading Guide; study The Pearl plot elements (ch. 1-3)
Ch. 1-3 comprehension quiz on Thursday!

21. **Place Ch. 3 ARG on corner of desk to be checked!
March 4
Warm-up: Knowsys Group 19 Short Answer in pairs; assign writing prompt – due Friday
**Place Ch. 3 ARG on corner of desk to be checked!
Introduce Irregular Verbs
- Guided practice chart; independent practice chart
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
- Response Journal for chapter 3 (choose 2 - answer in complete sentences)
- Discuss ch. 3 active reading guide
- Continue dialectical journals (1 per chapter)
- Create a One-Pager – Due Thursday, 3/19
Homework: Study The Pearl plot elements (ch. 1-3)
Ch. 1-3 comprehension quiz tomorrow
One-pagers need 1-2 quotes, interpretation & apply to real world.

22. The Pearl Response Journal
Chapter 3: After Reading – CHOOSE TWO 1. How do the townsfolk react to the news of Kino’s pearl? What generalization about human nature can you draw from their reaction? Do you believe this generalization is true for the most part in real life? Why or why not? 2. What are Kino’s dreams for using the pearl money? Do you think his dreams are foolish, grand, selfish, or sensible? Which dream is the most daring and would make the biggest change in his life? Explain your answers. 3. Why does Kino hear the music of evil when the priest visits? What change is apparent in Kino after the priest leaves? How would you have reacted to the priest in Kino’s place? 4. How do Kino’s and Juana’s attitudes about the doctor differ? How do they view the pearl differently? What do these differences indicate about their personalities and priorities?

23. March 5 Irregular Verbs The Pearl by John Steinbeck
Warm Up: Write a level 2 & 3 question from The Pearl
Irregular Verbs
complete crossword
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
- Use level 2 & 3 questions to participate in Socratic Seminar
- Chapters 1-3 Quiz
- Continue working on One-Pager - Due Thursday, 3/19
Homework: Writing prompt short essay due tomorrow; study Group 19 quiz tomorrow

24. March 6 The Pearl by John Steinbeck Warm Up: Turn in Group 19 Writing!
Knowsys Group 19 Quiz
Introduce Group 20
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
- Response Journal (before reading chapters 4-5)
Independently read chapter 4 (pgs ) & annotate
Add to elements in analysis folder (fig. lang., motif chart, etc.)
Continue dialectical journals (1 per chapter)
Continue One-pager DUE Thursday after we return from spring break (3/19)
HWK: AR points DUE TUESDAY, 3/17; One-Pager due Thurs. 3/19