TeacherVision: Connory Row by John Steinbeck

Discover brief discussion techniques of plot, character development and theme employed by Steinbeck in his brief novella, Cannery Row. This guide is designed to assist teachers in moving students beyond the surface story of Steinbeck’s novella. The prereading activities prepare students for what they will read in the novel. The brief discussion of the techniques of plot, character development and theme employed by Steinbeck in his deceptively simple story provides an overview of the story as well as an understanding of its simplicity and complexity. The teaching methodologies are based on response strategies that encourage student interaction with the literary work. Teachers are encouraged to guide, help with reading, and yet allow the students to independently respond to the work. Last edited: January 23, 2020