IHS Steinbeck Festival
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2012 Festival Slideshow
The Snake
The Pearl
Of Mice and Men
Dust Bowl
School Garden
The Pearl
Background:
John Steinbeck adapted a Mexican folklore of a pearl fisherman for this novella. It is a powerful piece on hope, despair and human emotion.
Activities:
1. A copy of the book is available in pdf version. The link to the book is on the website.
2. Watch the movie.
3. Invite students to share their ethnic folklore tales.
4. Have students interview family members about stories or tales from their hometown.