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The Pearl, John Steinbeck

All of the following are excellent study guides:
 
  • TeacherVision.com Guide to "The Pearl"
  • Classic Notes - "The Pearl"
  • SCORE Guide - 'The Pearl'
  • Language Arts Space View - Student Study Guide
     

    Materials by Frankie Meehan
    (ESL Teacher, United World College of SE Asia, Singapore)
     
     
  • Crossword Puzzle

    • Based on vocabulary from Chapters 1-2

  • Teenage Millionaire

    • The experiences of a 16-year-old British girl who won the National Lottery

  • Chapter Two

    • Reading comprehension activities

  • Chapter 3

    • Reading comprehension and writing activities

  • Chapter 3 - In the style of a graphic novel

    • Present the key events of the chapter as a "comic strip"

  • Chapter 4

    • Vocabulary and reading comprehension activities

  • Chapter 6

    • Vocabulary and reading comprehension activities

  • A parable for modern times

    • Rewrite "The Pearl" for modern times