The Pearl Novel Study Unit - Teacher Resources, Activities, Questions, Tests
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The Pearl novel study unit - a 125-page resource guide for teaching the novella The Pearl by John Steinbeck. Designed for as much or as little teacher instruction or intervention as you desire, students will be able to self-direct their study in many cases, making it perfect for in-person or distance learning. Please note that this product is a printable PDF and will need modification for use in Google Classroom.
In this comprehensive The Pearl Teaching bundle, you'll get:
Informational Texts and Pre-Reading Activities to engage and inform students about the history and themes before reading
✴️ Informational Text with questions on Mexico into the Early 20th Century
✴️ Informational Text with questions on the Cultural Aspects of The Pearl
✴️ Author Biography and questions on author John Steinbeck
✴️ Informational Text article and questions on The Style of the Novella
Essentials that include notes, guides, and more to support your unit teaching Steinbeck's The Pearl:
✳️ Vocabulary Lists, with and one without definitions
✳️ Glossary of Allusions, Unique Terminology, Sayings, and Slang
✳️ List of Pre-Reading Ideas and Activities
✳️ Note-Taking and Summarizing Graphic Organizers
✳️ Comprehension/ Study Guide Questions
✳️ List of Post-Reading and Extension Ideas
✳️ List of Essay and Writing Prompts
Novel-based Literary Analysis Activities that support student practice in text analysis and close reading and dig deeper into the text
✳️ Literary Devices to Affect Tone and Mood
✳️ Supporting Inferences with Textual Evidence
✳️ Identifying Theme
✳️ Compare/Contrast the Novella and Movie
Standards-Based Writing Activities on:
✳️ Planning a Narrative
✳️ Argumentative Letter Writing
✳️ Informative/Explanatory Affidavit
Standards-Based Vocabulary and Grammar Activities on:
✳️ Semicolons and Colons
✳️ Using Online Vocabulary Tools
✳️ Using Context Clues to Determine Meaning
✴️ Reading Comprehension Quizzes
✴️ Vocabulary Quizzes
✴️ Three Final Exam Versions
✴️ Final Vocabulary Tests
✴️ Comparing and Contrasting the book with the movie
✴️ Teacher Guide with Sample Agenda, Bulletin Board Suggestions, Novella Summary, and Project Rubrics
✴️ Answer Key
✴️ Common Core Alignment Documentation
Here's what customers are saying about this The Pearl Novel Study:
❤️️ This unit is fantastic! The most thorough unit that I have ever purchased. I love the way it is organized and so do the students. Using it for third time- love it! - Karen G.
❤️️ Great resource! I am using it both in the classroom with my traditional students and for distance learners! - LeAnn E.
❤️️ Thank you for the comprehensive unit. There are a wide variety of activities that cover various aspects of the curriculum that I need to cover. Excellent and well-organized resource. I am so impressed! - Darci D.
❤️️ This is an excellent and thorough resource. Whether it's your first time teaching this novella or you are looking for new elements to add to an existing unit, this product has much to offer. Great background information about historical context, author's bio, literary style, etc. There are plenty of reading questions included for each chapter. Also, you'll find a variety of "project" ideas with graphic organizer and rubrics included. A very great product overall. - Hector C.
❤️️ Thank you for this comprehensive unit. I was so impressed with another novel resource I purchased from you that I had to come back for this one. I wish you had something created for every novel I teach! I really appreciate the focus and connection to standards as opposed to a sole focus on what is happening in the story, which I tend to find in other resources. - Erin H.
❤️️ This is the first curriculum I bought on this website and it definitely set the bar high. It is organized well, has a variety of activities, and looks professional. I was really happy with this purchase and would recommend it to others! - Shannon B.
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