Introduction:
Kino knows that the pearl is worth something because of his experience as a pearl diver. He just does not know an exact monetary value. Kino lacks the knowledge of an appraiser, so he hopes that a fair deal can be made. Open the google doc on the classroom page to complete the questions and activities.
QuickWrite:
How would you react if someone tried to cheat you? Would protesting and fighting be the wise thing to do if it meant putting you and your family’s lives in danger or upsetting the community? Explain.
Comprehension Questions:
1.What clues does Steinbeck give to indicate that Kino will not receive a fair price for the pearl? Clue: what information does the author share with the reader that Kino is ignorant about?
2.List the reasons the pearl dealers give Kino for offering him such a low price for his pearl.
3.What is Kino’s solution for selling his pearl at a fair price?
4. Steinbeck originally planned to turn this story into a screenplay for a film. Think about how this scene would play out visually. Create a short storyboard of how you visualize this piece of the narrative.
Extension:
After returning home, there is an argument about whether Kino has made the right decision. Some say he should have taken what was offered. Others say Kino did the right thing by refusing and planning to go to the capital. Imagine you are present and Kino asks you if he made the right decision. Write down your answer and justify it using evidence from the text.
Kino knows that the pearl is worth something because of his experience as a pearl diver. He just does not know an exact monetary value. Kino lacks the knowledge of an appraiser, so he hopes that a fair deal can be made. Open the google doc on the classroom page to complete the questions and activities.
QuickWrite:
How would you react if someone tried to cheat you? Would protesting and fighting be the wise thing to do if it meant putting you and your family’s lives in danger or upsetting the community? Explain.
Comprehension Questions:
1.What clues does Steinbeck give to indicate that Kino will not receive a fair price for the pearl? Clue: what information does the author share with the reader that Kino is ignorant about?
2.List the reasons the pearl dealers give Kino for offering him such a low price for his pearl.
3.What is Kino’s solution for selling his pearl at a fair price?
4. Steinbeck originally planned to turn this story into a screenplay for a film. Think about how this scene would play out visually. Create a short storyboard of how you visualize this piece of the narrative.
Extension:
After returning home, there is an argument about whether Kino has made the right decision. Some say he should have taken what was offered. Others say Kino did the right thing by refusing and planning to go to the capital. Imagine you are present and Kino asks you if he made the right decision. Write down your answer and justify it using evidence from the text.