Lesson Plan
Pearl Hope Menace Plan
Students will analyze character motivations, identify key events, and explore themes in Chapter 3 of The Pearl through guided reading, discussion, and a short writing exercise.
This lesson deepens comprehension of conflict and hope in literature, fosters analytical thinking, and strengthens discussion and writing skills essential for literary analysis.
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Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review & Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Context
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Reading
10 minutes
Step 3
Breakout Room Discussion
8 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Short Writing Response
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Pearl: Hope & Menace Chapter 3 Analysis
Objectives & Agenda
Recap: Chapters 1 & 2
Guided Reading
Annotating Motivation & Conflict
Breakout Room Discussion
Worksheet Activity
Short Writing Response
Closing & Next Steps

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