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The Pearlby John Steinbec

__Homework for Monday, September 19 __ 1) Watch this video about the life of John Steinbeck. While you're watching, write down FIVE facts about John Steinbeck's life that you think may have affected either how he wrote, what he chose to write about, what made him a //good// writer, or why he chose to be a writer. (NOTE: This video was made for a college level English class. It will be confusing. USE THE PAUSE BUTTON to read the captions if it is moving too fast.) media type="custom" key="10512048" 2) After you've done that, click on the EDIT on the top right-hand side of the page. 3) Below the title "Steinbeck Facts," add one of the facts that you wrote down. It's OK if someone else wrote the same thing. Just make sure you do not delete what someone else wrote! 4) Then, below "Steinbeck Questions," type one question you have about John Steinbeck's life or about any of his books.

__STEINBECK FACTS __ __STEINBECK WAS BORN 1902 DIED 1968 OF DECEMBER. RICHARD MELGAR __ Steinbeck's most famous book was __Grapes of Warth.__ Steinbeck was born Feb. 1902 (: Steinbeck wanted to right about the life of an immagrant. ﻿Had known about traditional life and the life of immigrant societies ﻿- Adriana Perrigo __Steinbeck was born in Feb, 1902 and died Dec, 1968__. Steinbeck won a nobel prize in 1963. Steinbeck's early work was with the working class, such as farm hands, and factory workers. Steinbeck's most famous book was __Grape's of Wrath.__ Steinback's work incorporated realism and natuaulism. Steinbeck's work incorporate both realism and naturalism. Steinbeck died on December 20th 1968. Steinbeck was born in Salinas, Caifornia. Steinbeck work with sympathized with the underdogs Angelica Connolly Steinbeck's thinking had an impact that was based on Edward Rickett's view of interdependence. Steinbeck was a close associate of Arthur Miller. Steinbeck was banned in many states for his twisted piece //Grapes of Warth// //Steinbeck was one of Americs's finest writers. // Steinbeck's most favorite work //Grapes of Wrath// was banned or burned in many states Heresa Guerrier Steinbeck's full name was John Ernst Steinbeck Jr. Steinbeck was also influenced by Carls Jung and Joseph Smith. Steinbeck was friends with Lyndon B. Johnson. //Grapes of Wrath// won the Pulitzer Prize in 1940. Steinbeck's early work sympathized the factory workers and farm hands. Steinbeck's work includes novels such as //In Dubious Battle// and //East of Eden//. Steinbecks life was greatly influenced by Edward Rickett. Steinbeck believed that hard work could lead American's to succeed but societal issues kept them from succeeding. John Steinbeck was one of America's finest writers. His works incorporate both realism and naturalism He was one of Americas finest writers Steinback's greatest work Grape's Wrath was burned or destroyed in many states Grapes of Wrath was Steinbeck's most famous work Steinbeck was born in Feb, 1902 in Salinas, California and died on Dec.20,1968 Steinbeck won a nobel prize for his book named //Grapes of Wrath// in 1963.- Calvin Woo grapes of wrath was his best work yet it was banned and burned in a bunch of states Steinbeck was one of America's finest writers. - Traci Crugnale __ IMPORTANT!!! I CAN'T SEE THE VIDEO IT'S JUST A BIG BLUE RECTANGLE :( __ __﻿__ Steinbeck most famous book was Grapes of Warth ﻿~ Tayla Paulding Steinbeck won the noble prize in 1963.- Lily Chen  Steinbeck believed in the ability of Americans to succeed trough hard work. -VD Grapes of Wrath is said to be a twisted book Nancy Otaluka Born in February, 1902 in Salinas CA. ~ Mikara Crowley  Block A1 His most famous work- //Grapes of wrath// won a pulitzer prize in 1940. - Anthony Fakirov John Steinbeck based many of his works on people who struggled economically (factory workers, etc.) and rural people (farmers). - Hillary Tan He had good farm work skills. Steinbeck won the nobel prize in 1963. Grapes of Wrath, Steinbecks most famous work was said to be "twisted", so it was banned or burned in many of our states. - Alana Ellis, A2
 * Steinbeck won the Nobel prize 1963 and deceased Dec. 1968.- __Lincoln Ibanda__**

__STEINBECK QUESTIONS __ __HOW DID HE DIE ? __ why was his books banned in many cities? Would Steinbeck still be the best even with these new writers unveiling?-Lincoln Ibanda Why did Steinbeck want to right so much about the lover class? __﻿__ Did John Steinbeck die a natural death? -Adriana Perrigo What was the pulitzer prize? <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Why did Steinbeck win the Nobel prize? <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Why was he the American's finest writer? <span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Why was __Grapes of Wrath__ considers so twisted and cruel? Why was he banned from many cities? What book made Steinbeck win the Pulitzer Prize in 1940? Did Steinbeck ever marry? How many books did Steinbeck write? What caused Steinbeck to write __Grapes of Wrath__, something some people considered twisted? What inspired Steinbeck's to write a book? <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">How many books did Steinbeck write? <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">How did __Grapes of Wrath__ win the Pulitzer prize if many people think it is twisted and cruel? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">When was his first book made? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">What was the name of his first book? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">What inspired Steinback's writing? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Would Steinbeck's books be famous in the future? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">How many books did he sell?-Calvin Woo
 * What book won the nobel prize in 1963?**
 * Did John Steinbeck only die from old age?**
 * How did John Stienbeck meet John Miller?**
 * when did he write his first book ?﻿**
 * Heresa Guerrier- What prize did Steinback earned in the year 1963**
 * What idea inspired Steinbeck to specifically write __Grapes of Wrath__?**
 * How come Steinbeck celebrated side by side the old traditional ways of life and the new immigrant societies?**

Did Steinbeck die an unnatural death? -VD
<span style="color: #0012ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Why did people buy the book then burn it? Nancy Otaluka

What is a pulitzer award?- Anthony Fakirov
Why did John Steinbeck win a Nobel Prize? - Hillary Tan What was so bad about grapes of wrath that got it banned? If //Grapes of Wrath// was "twisted" enough to be banned, then why did Steinbeck win a Nobel Prize for it? - Alana Ellis, A2 What was steinbeck's greatest book and was that the one that won the nobel prize for him- mack brunot