Theme/Symbols in the Pearl

The Scorpion is considered...

• a Symbol

• a Theme

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is one of the themes of the Pearl?

• Greed

• The Doctor

• Setting

• Coyotito getting stung by the Scorpion

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is theme?

• an object that represents something else

• the author's message or big idea of a story

• where the story takes place

• the problem of the story

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Check off one or more of the options if they are a SYMBOL

• The Doctor

• Greed

• The Canoe

• Money vs. Happiness

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the author try to teach the reader about GREED in the Pearl?

• greed can cause a lot of problems

• greed is a good thing

• greed can change people, and make them desire more

• greed is normal

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The Canoe represents...

• travel

• finding the pearl

• greed and owning property

• the importance of family

What is the lesson we learn about "Money vs. Happiness" in the Pearl?

What is the importance of FAMILY in the Pearl?