The Pearl Chapter 3 | Double Entry Journals

Steinbeck's The Pearl, chapter 3: four journal prompts ask how news travels through the town, what the doctor is like, how Kino changes after being called a rich man, and why he hears the music of evil when the priest visits.
Grades
Grade 12
File type
Multiple File Types
Editable
Yes

Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
Literature, ELA
Topic
Double Entry Journals, Novella
Resource types
Worksheets
Editable
Yes

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The Pearl Chapter 3 Double Entry Journals This 2-page teaching resource is designed to engage high school students with chapter 3 of The Pearl through reflective writing. Students will make connections, summarize key events, analyze the text, and provide textual evidence to support their journal entries. This versatile resource comes in both PDF and editable Word document formats, making it easy to print handouts or allow digital submissions. Implementation ideas include individual practice, collaborative small groups, or whole-class discussion. With four thought-provoking journal prompts for Grade 12 language arts, this literature resource promotes critical thinking skills. Students will gain a deeper understanding of plot and characters while improving their annotation abilities.

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Learning objectives

  • Explain the figurative language used to show news spreading through town

  • Describe how Kino's thinking shifts after he is called a rich man

  • Analyze the doctor's character traits from cited lines

Skills covered

  • Close reading — students select lines for each prompt and explain what they reveal

  • Summary writing — students capture the main events of chapter 3 in their own words

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