IBDP Grade 11 English B HL

Name: Date:

THE PEARL by John Steinbeck

REFLECTION

I. Factual Summary: Write a one-sentence-summary for each of the 6 chapters. (max 120 characters
without space for each)

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II. Vocabulary

1. List 10 new vocabulary words / phrases from each chapter in the novella you encountered with.
How will you learn (not forget) these words?

III. Interpretation: What was the main point the author wanted you to get from reading his work?

IV. Criticism

1. With which points of the piece did you agree or find easy to accept? Why?

2. With which points of the piece did you disagree or find difficult to believe? Why?

V. Personal Response: How does The Pearl influence your ideas and beliefs about the following?

1. Wealth

2. Happiness

3. Values and traditions

4. Dreams and ambitions

5. Capitalism and equality