LITERATURE PEARL STRUCTURE/SKILLS

*note, for EVERY literature exam, always write

[3x different opinions/thoughts of PEARL PARAGRAPHS] for each passage based question given on ANY CHARACTER in An Inspector Calls/ The Giver. -standard requirement

[An Inspector Calls] →

(E.g) Q1. What does this passage make you think of Gerald Croft? (Sheila’s fiancé)

*PEARL:

Point - plot out main point from question, then answer question directly & specifically

Evidence - This can be seen from, “…….” [quote no more than 1-2 lines from passage, don’t overquote]

Analysis - This shows that……

Response - This makes me feel…… [personal feelings]

Link - Thus, /Hence,/ Therefore, [link back to qns] I think that/I can conclude that (character) is…..

ANSWER FORMAT STRUCTURE:

(P) This passage makes me think that Gerald Croft is an unfaithful person as seen through his Speech/Thoughts/Evidence/Actions/Looks. (E) This can be seen from, “……………” [quote evd from passage] (A) This shows that……(R) This makes me feel disappointment/disappointed as seen from how Gerald Croft treated both Daisy Renton and Sheila, his fiancee unfairly/ in Gerald Croft's way of treatment towards Sheila as he was dishonest and lied to her about being too busy to meet up last summer in fact he was actually having an affair behind her back.(L) Thus, I think that Gerald Croft is an unfaithful person who has no loyalty and respect towards his loved ones.

→Write (3x) of PEARL PARAGRAPHS, plotting out 3 different POVs/opinions/thoughts of your own personal responses towards the questions given. Thus, response should be written in PEARL format including (STEAL) when applicable for all literature exams. Whether if its THEMATIC / IMPRESSION QN TYPE, PEARL STURCTURE SHOULD ALWAYS BE INCLUDED.