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    This document provides instructions for writing an essay analyzing John Steinbeck's novel The Pearl. Students must choose from four essay prompts and write a five paragraph essay responding to the prompt. The essay must be at least two to three typed, double-spaced pages and include an introduction with a claim, three body paragraphs providing evidence and analysis from the novel to support the claim, and a conclusion restating the claim. An outline is provided to guide students in writing each paragraph, including introducing a topic sentence, providing a quote or example as evidence, explaining how it supports the claim, and concluding the paragraph.

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    This document provides instructions for writing an essay analyzing John Steinbeck's novel The Pearl. Students must choose from four essay prompts and write a five paragraph essay responding to the prompt. The essay must be at least two to three typed, double-spaced pages and include an introduction with a claim, three body paragraphs providing evidence and analysis from the novel to support the claim, and a conclusion restating the claim. An outline is provided to guide students in writing each paragraph, including introducing a topic sentence, providing a quote or example as evidence, explaining how it supports the claim, and concluding the paragraph.

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    This document provides instructions for writing an essay analyzing John Steinbeck's novel The Pearl. Students must choose from four essay prompts and write a five paragraph essay responding to the prompt. The essay must be at least two to three typed, double-spaced pages and include an introduction with a claim, three body paragraphs providing evidence and analysis from the novel to support the claim, and a conclusion restating the claim. An outline is provided to guide students in writing each paragraph, including introducing a topic sentence, providing a quote or example as evidence, explaining how it supports the claim, and concluding the paragraph.

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    Name______________________ ELA 8 – The Pearl ESSAY

    Due date: MONDAY 2/10/14 Period_____

    Informative/Explanatory Essay

    Your Task: For this essay on The Pearl, you will choose, one of the following ideas and
    develop it into an organized, five paragraph essay. Be sure to answer the question in a succinct,
    comprehensive, five-paragraph essay. Your essay should:
     Be at least 5 paragraphs
     Be at least 2-3 three typed, double-spaced pages, size 12, Times New Roman
    font, with the proper heading, and creative essay title
     Contain a claim and quotes from the novel that support your claim statement.

    Choose a topic of interest from the options:

     Who or what is most responsible for the tragedy that Kino and his family experience?

     Using quotes from the novel, trace Kino’s development from man to animal to machine.
    Discuss why these changes occurred within Kino. Then, explain what Kino is at the end
    of the novel (man, animal, or machine) when he “drew back his arm and flung the pearl
    with all his might” back into the sea.

     Trace the symbolism of the pearl throughout the novel. What various things does the
    pearl symbolize? What does it mean to Kino at different stages of the novel? What does
    it mean to different members of the community?

     Is Kino a hero or a fool? Make a case for one of the two options and provide references
    from the novel to support your position.

    Outline for a Five-Paragraph Thesis-Based Essay


    Introduction Paragraph

    1. Attention-Grabber/Hook
    2. General Information - State the book title, author name, genre (TAG), then give
    information about characters and plot that lead to your claim—or what you will be
    proving.
    3. Claim (This is a one to two-sentence statement that explains the position or idea you will
    be addressing in your paper. Make sure you include the points you will explain in your
    body paragraphs.)

    Body Paragraphs One, Two, and Three

    1. Topic Sentence--This focuses your paragraph on one part of your claim and is where you
    STATE YOUR MAIN IDEA for the paragraph.
    2. Identify the answer that supports your claim. Depending on the prompt you chose, this
    will vary. For example, it might be one of the reasons that Kino is a fool or a hero. It
    might be one of the things the pearl symbolizes or one of the ways the doctor and Kino
    are similar. This is usually one of the reasons you are providing. (Refer to your graphic
    organizer)
    3. Cite examples/evidence--(This involves referring to example(s) from the book. You
    PROVIDE EVIDENCE to show why the idea you asserted in the topic sentence is
    reasonable. Evidence may include direct quotes or summaries of relevant plot points.)
    4. Explain your quotes and examples. Explain how the quotes support your claim.
    5. Conclusion--This is a general summary or wrap-up of your point for the paragraph and
    should give a sense of finality to the paragraph before you move to your next point.

    Conclusion

    1. Restate your claim.


    2. Mention how your examples support your claim.
    3. Broaden the claim with a kicker.

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