The Pearl by John Steinbeck WELCOME Welcome to

The Pearl by John Steinbeck

WELCOME Welcome to what I hope will be an interesting and fun way to study one of John Steinbeck's famous novels. This Web Quest is designed to guide you through activities associated with the novel, and it provides links and rubrics to accompany each activity.

INTRODUCTION This Web Quest is designed to introduce background material about John Steinbeck's The Pearl. Students will learn about John Steinbeck, La Paz, pearls, and other interesting facts related to the novella.

TASK The Web Quest for The Pearl is divided into five groups. Your group is responsible for researching one of those sections and creating a presentation for your class. I hope this will be a fun and interesting way for you to study a work by one of America's greatest authors and one of his more popular works.

Group 1 The Author - John Steinbeck Members; Prudence Lewo Rose Zale Hope Machocho Evelyn Maghanga

TASK Write the answers to the questions in complete sentences.

Please complete the following Web Quest. Use the guided worksheet and follow the links on this site to complete the questions. Write your answers in complete sentences. Your answers should be a synthesis of information you searched for and read.

TASK CONT…. . v When and where was Steinbeck born? v Where did Steinbeck work in the summers? v For what book did Steinbeck win the Pulitzer Prize for literature? v What did Steinbeck’s writing explore? v Why is Steinbeck very popular in South America? v When was The Pearl written?

PROCESS Click on the links below, read the information and, on your paper, write the answers to the questions in complete sentences. https: //www. nobelprize. org/nobel_prizes/liter ature/laureates/1962/steinbeck-faq. html

GROUP TWO Demystifying The Setting - La Paz, Mexico Members HANNAH JUMA ZAINAT RASHID JENIFFER MALENGE JOHN OUMA

TASK Please complete the following Web Quest. 4 Use the guided worksheet and follow the links on this site to complete the questions. 4 Write your answers in complete sentences. 4 Your answers should be a synthesis of information you searched for and read.

Task cont… The novel’s setting is La Paz, Mexico 4 Where is La Paz located? 4 What is the geography of La Paz? 4 What is the weather of La Paz? 4 What are the main ways to make a living in La Paz

PROCESS Click on the link below and find one other source, read the information and, on your paper, write the answers to the questions in complete sentences. http: //www. bajatravel. com/

GROUP THREE Understanding Scorpions MEMBERS MARTIN EGWA JEFFERSON MBELA TONY KAMBALE FEDRICK MWACHOFI

TASK Please complete the following Web Quest 4 Use the guided worksheet and follow the links on this site to complete the questions. 4 Write your answers in complete sentences. 4 Your answers should be a synthesis of information you searched for and read.

a. What do they look like? b. Where do they live? c. What do they eat? d. How do they hunt their prey? e. Are they dangerous to humans? Why or why not? f. What should people do if they encounter a scorpion? What if a person is stung?

PROCESS Click on the links below, read the information and, on your paper, write the answers to the questions in complete sentences http: //www. desertusa. com/oct 96/d u_scorpion. html

GROUP 4 Pearls and Pearl Diving Members VIGILANCE MWAKULOMBA LIVINGSTONE NYAMBU JACOB MTUWETA RAYMOND MGHOSI

TASK Please complete the following Web Quest. 4 Use the guided worksheet and follow the links on this site to complete the questions. 4 Write your answers in complete sentences. 4 Your answers should be a synthesis of information you searched for and read.

task cont … 4 What dangers do pearl divers face? 4 What kinds of people were pearl divers? 4 What kind of life did pearl divers live? 4 How do pearl divers adapt their bodies to the ocean? 4 What are the bends? 4 How is the quality of a pearl judged?

PROCESS Click on the links below, read the information and, on your paper, write the answers to the questions in complete sentences.

Group 5 Symbolism Members KEITH MAITHA PASCAL BENEDICT PETER MWADIME FRIDAH MKANYIKA

INTRODUCTION There are many symbols in modern day life. A dove is a symbol for peace. A light bulb over a cartoon character’s head symbolizes an idea. John Steinbeck uses numerous symbols in The Pearl. For example, in the first few pages of the book the child is bitten by a scorpion. Why a scorpion? Kino finds a pearl. What could a pearl symbolize?

THE TASK The Task Explore the symbolism of the scorpion, pearls and Kino’s songs explain why you think Steinbeck chose these particular items to use in his story, The Pearl.

THE PROCESS Exploring the Web, Creating a Product Use the websites below to examine the symbolism of the scorpion, pearls and Kino’s songs https: //prezi. com/xngprtrelolism-in-the-pearl/

EVALUATION Once you have completed your research, create a Power. Point presentation to present the information to your classmates. Your Power. Point should include - A title page (5 points) - A minimum of 5 slides containing your presentation

(DO NOT COPY AND PASTE INFORMATION ONTO THE SLIDES – USE AS FEW WORDS AS POSSIBLE SO THAT THE SLIDES ARE NOT CONFUSING) (60 points) - Photos, Art, etc. to enhance the presentation. (10 points) - You may include sound in your presentation but this is not required. - A reference page for your sources. (10 points)

- The final presentations will begin on Wednesday, June 27 th (Completed on time 5 points) - You are expected to proofread your presentation and correct any errors in grammar. (10 points) - Everyone is expected to participate in both the creation and presentation of your project.

CONCLUSION Congratulations! Now that you have done all of the research about John Steinbeck, La Paz, pearls, pearl diving & symbolism and made presentations explaining this information, you are ready to begin further analysis of The Pearl!