The Pearl Lesson Plan

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

1. 1

   Students will be able to identify and analyze significant symbols, motifs, and themes throughout the novel.

2. 2

   Students will be able to analyze and interpret the development of the novel's plot and characters.

3. 3

   Students will be able to use textual evidence to support interpretations and analyses.

4. 4

   Students will be able to read closely to determine both explicit and implicit meanings from the text.