New kid at school.. Dialectical journal is killing me! HELP!?

I'm doing a dialectical journal on the book, "The Pearl." By John Steinbeck.I am new to my school, I started Monday. I have absolutely no idea on how to even begin this.. I am desperate. Lol. It's always tough to be the new kid, and if I don't have my work done correctly, it will turn out bad. So, if someone would take a few minutes to help me, I would greatly appreciate it! Thankyou!