John Steinbeck John Steinbeck Born in Salinas Valley, California John Steinbeck III wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Grapes of Wrath (1939)
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John Steinbeck
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John Steinbeck
Born in Salinas Valley, California
John Steinbeck III wrote the
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The
Grapes of Wrath (1939) and Of
Mice and Men (1937)
In all, he wrote twenty-five books,
including sixteen novels, six nonfiction books and several
collections of short stories.
In 1962 Steinbeck received the
Nobel Prize for Literature.
(1902-1968)
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Lesson Objective
Twelfth grade language arts students will write a
Biographical essay in response to the short story, The
Pearl, written by John Steinbeck. Students must score
80% (three or better) on a state developed writing rubric.
The following is the writing prompt: What would you do
if you found the “Pearl of the World” and were able to sell
it for millions of dollars? What would you buy?
Include at least three items in your “wish list.” Tell how
your “wish list” relates to the characters in the story.
Would your life be better or worse?
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Methods, Media and Materials
Students will work individually on response to
literature essays
Students will be partnered to work on Storyboards,
and Bubble Thinking Maps.
Microsoft Word applications and PowerPoint
applications will be used for completing Projects.
Materials will include outline template, storyboard
template, and bubble map template.
PowerPoint multimedia “how to” handout. Media will
include a Video clip from The Pearl for student play.
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The Pearl Storyboard
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The Pearl Online Quiz
http://www.funtrivia.com/flashquiz/index.cfm?qid=152720
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The Pearl of the World
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Four Easy Steps in Essay Writing
Decide on your answer to the question asked of you. This is your basic thesis.
Decide on what three pieces of evidence you will use to prove your thesis.
Write your introductory paragraph. Place your thesis along with your three
pieces of evidence in order of strength at the end of this paragraph.
Begin your first paragraph with a transition word. Support your thesis with
your first piece of evidence.
Start your second paragraph with a transition word. Write paragraph two of
the body focusing on your second piece of evidence. Once again make the
connection between your thesis and this piece of evidence.
Begin your concluding paragraph by restating your thesis. Include the three
points you've used to prove your thesis. End your concluding paragraph with a
statement of extension which will cause the reader to look beyond what you
have written.
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The Pearl – Animated Version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpRaI3etmPQ
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“Coyotito Died” (Short Story and Animation)
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“Coyotito lived”(Movie Version)
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References
Discovery Education Puzzle maker. (2009). Retrieved March 21, 2009, from Discovery
Education: http://www.discoveryeducation.com
EdHelper Puzzles. (2009). Retrieved March 21, 2009, from EdHelper:
http://www.edhelperblog.com
RXNet Writer. (2008, November 12). Retrieved February 22, 2009, from Pomona Unified
School District: http://rxnetwriter.pusd.org/CEWPortal/logon.aspx
Smaldino, S. E., Russell, J. D., Heinich, R., & Molenda, M. (2004). Instructional
Technology and Media for Learning. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice
Hall Inc. (pp. 46-78).
The Pearl . (2009). Retrieved March 21, 2009, from Funtrivia:
http://www.funtrivia.com/flashquiz/index.cfm?qid=152720
Thinking Maps. (2008). Retrieved March 12, 2009, from Thinking Maps:
http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/htree/Curriculum/ThinkingMaps.html
Yagman, J., & Lieberman, D. (2009). How to Write a Compare/Contrast Essay. Retrieved
March 12, 2009, from Book Rags: http://www.bookrags.com/articles/5.html
John Steinbeck
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John Steinbeck
Born in Salinas Valley, California
John Steinbeck III wrote the
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The
Grapes of Wrath (1939) and Of
Mice and Men (1937)
In all, he wrote twenty-five books,
including sixteen novels, six nonfiction books and several
collections of short stories.
In 1962 Steinbeck received the
Nobel Prize for Literature.
(1902-1968)
Slide 3
Lesson Objective
Twelfth grade language arts students will write a
Biographical essay in response to the short story, The
Pearl, written by John Steinbeck. Students must score
80% (three or better) on a state developed writing rubric.
The following is the writing prompt: What would you do
if you found the “Pearl of the World” and were able to sell
it for millions of dollars? What would you buy?
Include at least three items in your “wish list.” Tell how
your “wish list” relates to the characters in the story.
Would your life be better or worse?
Slide 4
Methods, Media and Materials
Students will work individually on response to
literature essays
Students will be partnered to work on Storyboards,
and Bubble Thinking Maps.
Microsoft Word applications and PowerPoint
applications will be used for completing Projects.
Materials will include outline template, storyboard
template, and bubble map template.
PowerPoint multimedia “how to” handout. Media will
include a Video clip from The Pearl for student play.
Slide 5
The Pearl Storyboard
Slide 6
The Pearl Online Quiz
http://www.funtrivia.com/flashquiz/index.cfm?qid=152720
Slide 7
The Pearl of the World
Slide 8
Four Easy Steps in Essay Writing
Decide on your answer to the question asked of you. This is your basic thesis.
Decide on what three pieces of evidence you will use to prove your thesis.
Write your introductory paragraph. Place your thesis along with your three
pieces of evidence in order of strength at the end of this paragraph.
Begin your first paragraph with a transition word. Support your thesis with
your first piece of evidence.
Start your second paragraph with a transition word. Write paragraph two of
the body focusing on your second piece of evidence. Once again make the
connection between your thesis and this piece of evidence.
Begin your concluding paragraph by restating your thesis. Include the three
points you've used to prove your thesis. End your concluding paragraph with a
statement of extension which will cause the reader to look beyond what you
have written.
Slide 9
The Pearl – Animated Version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpRaI3etmPQ
Slide 10
Slide 11
Slide 12
Slide 13
Slide 14
“Coyotito Died” (Short Story and Animation)
Slide 15
“Coyotito lived”(Movie Version)
Slide 16
References
Discovery Education Puzzle maker. (2009). Retrieved March 21, 2009, from Discovery
Education: http://www.discoveryeducation.com
EdHelper Puzzles. (2009). Retrieved March 21, 2009, from EdHelper:
http://www.edhelperblog.com
RXNet Writer. (2008, November 12). Retrieved February 22, 2009, from Pomona Unified
School District: http://rxnetwriter.pusd.org/CEWPortal/logon.aspx
Smaldino, S. E., Russell, J. D., Heinich, R., & Molenda, M. (2004). Instructional
Technology and Media for Learning. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice
Hall Inc. (pp. 46-78).
The Pearl . (2009). Retrieved March 21, 2009, from Funtrivia:
http://www.funtrivia.com/flashquiz/index.cfm?qid=152720
Thinking Maps. (2008). Retrieved March 12, 2009, from Thinking Maps:
http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/htree/Curriculum/ThinkingMaps.html
Yagman, J., & Lieberman, D. (2009). How to Write a Compare/Contrast Essay. Retrieved
March 12, 2009, from Book Rags: http://www.bookrags.com/articles/5.html