The Pearl by John Steinbeck - A Novel Study
Kaitlyn Fischer: Close-Reading Specialist
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In this two-week course, students will read Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck's The Pearl, a parable about greed and evil, to analyze the plot, symbolism, character development, and more!
Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
"Like his father and grandfather before him, Kino is a poor diver, gathering pearls from the Gulf beds that once brought great wealth to the Kings of Spain and now provide Kino, Juana, and their infant son with meager subsistence. Then, on a day like any other, Kino emerges from the sea with a pearl as large as a seagull's egg, as 'perfect as the moon.' With the pearl comes hope, the promise of comfort and of security... A story of classic simplicity, based on a Mexican folktale, The Pearl...
Students will be able to:
- Identify Historical References
- Analyze Characters for Traits
- Use Period Appropriate Language and Diction
- Identify Elements of the Plot
- Organize Plot Points in Consecutive Order
- Identify Theme
- Discuss All Elements of Story Writing
- Identify and Define Symbols of the Novel
- Define and Explain ParableI have taught this class through several semesters of professional teaching and through Outschool. I teach Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men multiple times a year. You can find this course at the following link: https://outschool.com/classes/of-mice-and-men-a-novel-study-Q3MIofiT?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link I also teach a flexible course version of this novel which can be found at this link: https://outschool.com/classes/of-mice-and-men-a-novel-study-aOJRTZQ1?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Homework Offered
Students will be asked to complete the reading outside of class time.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students will need only the book. All other materials will be provided to students through the classroom.
The story does have an emotional ending so PLEASE make sure to investigate it ahead of time before having your student sign up for this class. I will not spoil anything here as it would give away the ending, but make sure to see what happens before deciding to have your student sign up for the class. Below is the link to the parental advisory rating for the novel for your perusal! It covers all topics such as themes of racism, violence against women, and murder. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-pearl
Available times
Pacific
Meet the teacher
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(880)
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn Fischer and I have taught high school and middle school English and have also taught middle school math. I have worked in both Missouri and in Colorado. I have taught all of the following classes: AP Language and...
Group Class
$75
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages 12-14
1-6 learners per class
