The Pearl Chapter 1 Activities

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Warm Up Quiz The Pearl, Chapter 1 1. Name the 3 important characters introduced so far in “The Pearl”.

2. Describe one characteristic of each character in Chapter 1.

3. What kind of lifestyle do the characters have?

4. What happens to Coyotito?

5. What is the importance of the "songs" in Kino's life?

6. Describe the doctor.

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The Pearl Prediction Chart Who are the characters we've met so far?

What are the events/conflicts in the story?

Describe a prediction you have about the story.

Why did you make this prediction?

Was your prediction correct or nearly correct?

Songs of the Pearl Group Activity John Steinbeck’s novel “The Pearl” often refers to songs that are important to Kino and his people, but the words are never mentioned. Directions: In your group, write some appropriate lyrics for one of the following songs – The Song of the Family or The Song of Evil. Each song should contain at least 5 references to the novel “The Pearl” using the 5 P’s: Point, Place, Perspective, People and Plot. Your lyrics do not have to rhyme. Write your lyrics down as a group on a draft piece of paper before working on your final version. Be sure to include which song you’re writing lyrics to as a title at the top of your group paper. Your final lyrics sheet should also be decorated with drawings of symbols you believe represent different elements of your song.

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Homework: Song of Your Life Read Chapter 2 in John Steinbeck’s “The Pearl”. Also, describe a song that represents your life. This song may already exist or it may not. What are the lyrics like? What genre of music does your song fall under? Is it slow or fast, happy or sad? Write at least 10 sentences about your song and how it is a reflection of you. This assignment is due at the beginning of class on Monday 5th Period/Tuesday 6th Period.

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