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Grade Level: 9-10 Subject: Language Art Theme: ”The Pearl” by John Steinbeck Date: 03.11.2009

Grade Level: 9-10 Subject: Language Art Theme: ”The Pearl” by John Steinbeck Date: 03.11.2009. Department: Curriculum & Instruction Winter, 2009 Course Title: ASM: Language Art Instructor: Professor: Dr. Susan Devis Lenski Student: Olga Volnycheva.

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Grade Level: 9-10 Subject: Language Art Theme: ”The Pearl” by John Steinbeck Date: 03.11.2009

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  1. Grade Level:9-10Subject:Language ArtTheme: ”The Pearl” by John Steinbeck Date:03.11.2009 Department:Curriculum & Instruction Winter, 2009 Course Title: ASM: Language Art Instructor: Professor:Dr. Susan Devis Lenski Student:Olga Volnycheva

  2. Student Objectives: While reading and listening to the story “The Pearl” by John Steinbeck as well as watching the movie based on the story students would be able to retell, summarize and evaluate it (written or oral from, their choice). Introduction:Directions: Copy the following Then finish the sentences • If I lived in another country, my life might be different… • If I was alive in 1930, life would be different because… • The pearl is… Why am I asking you about this? We will read a story “The Pearl” by John Steinbeck that describes people’s life in 1930s. Look at the book and guess what country is this? - Mexico

  3. A pearl is a hard, roundish object produced within a living shelled mollusk. Many hundreds of pearl oysters have to be gathered and opened, and thus killed, in order to find even one wild pearl.The finest quality natural pearls have been highly valued as objects of beauty for many centuries, and because of this, the word ‘pearl’ became a metaphor for something very rare, very fine, very admirable and very valuable. Pearl District Portland downtown

  4. The names of the characters:Kino, Juana, Coyotito We first will read 10-12 pages of the book and if you think something important happens to the person fill this profile (thoughts, words, acting). Also find where did it happen? What timeframe?Listening to the audio text of “The Pearl” for 15 minLet’s see what happens. Scorpion stings the baby and he could die. Do you know what scorpion is? Scorpionsare night predatory animals like spiders. They could be small or giant (from 15mm to 20 cm in length), and are pretty dangerous. The doctor might not help them, why? Too poor.

  5. 3 Types of ParagraphsIntroduction BodyConclusion • Intro Paragraph – CAT • C Capture attention (Do not talk about the book) • A Announce the book • T Theses (Your opinion) What does an Introduction Paragraph look like? Examples: • C Most of the time, people don’t like to appear weak in front of others. • A In the story “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck, the character Curley is a small man with a short temper who wants to prove he is in control. • T Due to the fact that Curley is insecure (character trait) about who he is, he creates difficult situation (result of character trait) between himself and others.

  6. How to organize a Body Paragraph TREAC–a Paragraph’s Best Friend TTOPIC(The main idea) R RESTATMENT(Add details to the main idea) E EXAMPLE(Provide example) A ANALYSIS(Explain example) C CONCLUSION(Summarize in a new way)

  7. Things I can say when I am in my groupI thought it was good that…If I was him/her, I would…What did you think about?This part reminds me of… Did you notice how/when…Directions: Copy the question and note below. What do I do in “The Pearl” discussion session?* Face your partner* Stay on task; take terms talking about the book* Be a leader! Ask questions, help people find answers, and direct the group* Open the book and read an interesting passage* When you hear interesting ideas from your group member, write them down

  8. Directions: Copy down the questions and answer them • What happens on page 19 of “The Pearl”? • How do you think Kino’s life will change now? • What could you do if you find a pearl like that? Kino thinks about… • to get married in a church • to have new clothes • to buy a new harpoon & a rifle • to send his son studying in school Activity that motivates kids to talk and listen and gives them a chance to choose [2 opposite groups. Throw a ball to a person whom you would like to talk) • When I’m 30 years old, I hope that… • If I was a teacher I would…because… • One of my favorite restaurants is…because

  9. Music in “The Pearl” • Find the positive and soothing song’s expressions • Find the negative and evil song’s expressions • Why does the author use this inner music technique?

  10. Movie “The Pearl” Tere López-Tarín as Juana A highly praised film of Steinbeck's story of a Mexican fisherman's hope and despair Lukas Haas as Kino Drawings by Jose Clemente Orozco

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