1. Journal What is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make? Why was it difficult? How did you come to a final decision? You have 10 minutes – create!

2. The Pearl Steinbeck and the Parable

3. What is a Parable? A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson. The Tortoise and the Hare teaches diligent work and effort.

4. The Parable of the Mustard Seed Matthew 13:31-32 31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: 32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.

5. The Salesman A young Salesperson was disappointed. He had lost an important sale. In discussing the matter with the Sales Manager, the young man shrugged. "I guess," he said "it just proves you can lead a horse to water, but you can not make him drink." "Son," said the Sales Manager, "let me give you a piece of advice: your job is not to make him drink. It's to make him thirsty."

6. Twitter Parables You have 140 characters to write a parable relating to one of the following topics: – Education– Oppression – Community– Perseverance – Culture– Struggle Be sure if you send it to the world you let us know: @BurkeFOCUS, @soitgathmans, @MrsBenzel

7. John Steinbeck and The Pearl Steinbeck was a famous American author known for regional literature – Wrote primarily about Southern California and Mexico Many of his works have protagonists that are simple, common people Common Themes: – Fate – Injustice Published in 1947 Setting: La Paz area – Baja California, Mexico Based on a Mexican folk tale Themes: – Human nature – Good vs. Evil – Decisions – Love – Music – Pain

8. What is a Folk Tale? A tale originating among a group of folk, especially one forming part of their oral tradition. Examples: Daniel Boone Paul Bunyan Johnny Appleseed

9. Our Setting

10. Our Characters Kino – protagonist, poor pearl diver Juana – wife of Kino Coyotito – Kino and Juana’s child Pay attention to those mentioned other than our main family – note their interests and intentions when you can.

11. The Pearl Vocabulary List 1 1.Covey 2.Interval 3.Avarice 4.Indigent 5.Suppliant 6.Bulwark 7.Poultice 8.Hummock 9.Incandescence 10.Lucent 11.Benediction 12.Estuary List 2 Like in Player Piano: Find and choose 12 words from The Pearl for list 2