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 Introduction
To get into The Pearl students are introduced to the theme of money and are then asked to do a number of activities in which they discuss, reflect and write. This will be followed by a reading of the novel which will include discussion as well as writing activities. Subject:: ESL IV Standards
Addressed
English Language Development State Standards Fluency and Systematic Vocabulary Development
Instructional
Objectives
1. Students will be able to spell, define, and use correctly in a sentence the new vocabulary words from chapter one and two of The Pearl. 2. Students will be able to summarize the novel (chapter 1&2) so that it includes literary elements (setting, plot, characterization etc.) 3. Students will be able to use a character chart to analyze two characters from chapter 1 and 2 of The Pearl. 4 Students will use the writing process to identify a theme and to write a character sketch.
2. Students will make a brainstorming list on: money buys and then money can't buy. 2. Students will read the poem Money, by Carl Sandburg. 3. Students will take an on line Anticipation/Reaction guide quiz to help them reflect on the theme of money. They will record their opinions and return to it at the end of the novel to see how it compares to the author's views. 4 Students will do an internet search for, find and read several biographies of John Steinbeck. 5.Student will answer three Quick
Write questions.
Enabling Activity(ies) 1. Students will read silently or orally chapter one and two of The Pearl 2. Students will complete a worksheet on vocabulary definitions as well as find and copy sentences from the text that contain new vocabulary words. 3. Students will complete character chart. Culminating Activity 1. Students will use their grid to write an essay in which they compare and contrast two characters. 2. Students will write an essay and develop a theme on their dreams if they suddenly became very wealthy. 4 Students will complete the posttest activity. Students will receive a holistic score on a scale from 1 to 5.
RUBRIC Here is the Rubric.
Introductory
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Web Resources
Enabling Activity
Culminating Activity
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