“The Pearl” by John Steinbeck Vocabulary General Chapters 1-3
Procedure For the Vocabulary today: Review the Chapter Vocabulary first List the meanings Review the General Vocabulary List the meanings for those words Discuss the story meanings for each
Vocabulary Chapters 1-3 Pulque Fiesta Plaintive Fury Hover Bluster Determination Avarice Indigene Suppliant Estuary Mirage Poultice Vibrating
General Vocabulary Bulwark Undulating Obscured Deftly Precipitated Subjugation Dissembling Furtive Diffused Stalwart Benign Legerdemain Gravely Edifice Monotonously Wanning Monolithic Irresolution Petulant Germane Malignant
Chapter 1 Questions Describe the daily life of Kino and his family (2-3 sentences). Name three of the “songs” that Kino hears. What do they represent? What tragic event occurs in Kino’s family? What family members are affected? Give a physical description of the Doctor (2-3 sentences). What physical features are emphasized? Why won’t the Doctor help Kino? What do you think about his decision?
Chapter 2 Questions What town does the story take place in? Give a short 2-3 sentence description of the town. What are the living conditions like? Describe Kino’s canoe. Why is it valuable to him? How does Kino fish for pearls? What new song is introduced in this chapter?