"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 explores the secrets of man's nature, the darkest depths of evil, and the luminous possibilities of love". The citation is provided below!

As we read our novel, The Pearl by John Steinbeck (1945), students will explore the novel through discussions, analysis, and more! Students will have the option to complete written reading comprehension questions, analysis, and essays. If you would like to have access to these things, please make sure to reach out to me throughout our class! 

Day One:
     - Introduction to the Author, John Steinbeck
     - The Nobel Peace Prize
     - Pearls
     - Introduction to the Novel and Background Information
     - Controversial Topics 
     - Introduction to History at the Time of the Novel
Day Two:
     - First Reading (Chapters 1 - 2)
          - Reading Guide Questions
     - Character Analysis and Historical Connections
          - Analysis Sheet and Discussion Questions
     - Resume Elements of Character Personalities 
Day Three:
     - Second Reading (Chapters 3 - 4)
          - Reading Guide Questions
     - Character Analysis and Plot and Theme
          - Plot Line and Theme Analysis with Discussion Questions
Day Four:
     - Third Reading (Chapters 5 - 6)
          - Reading Guide Questions
     - Plot, Theme, and Symbolism
          - The Parable 

Citation: 
          Steinbeck, John. The Pearl. Penguin Books, 1992.