Tuesday, August 13, 2019

The Alchemist 3-21

August 13, 2019

Standards

RL.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.9-10.2 Determine a theme of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text

Obj: I can determine a theme of a text and analyze its development over time.

Starter: 

Compare and Contrast
Identify one similarity and difference between Invictus and If.

Image result for if by rudyard kipling

Vocabulary

Word: Alchemist
Part of Speech; Noun
Dictionary Definition: a person who transforms or creates something through a seemingly magical process.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Predict what the story will be about.

Activity

1.  The Prologue

Together, we will read through the prologue.
Why do you think Paulo Coelho chose to start the novel with this myth?
What is a potential theme from the myth?

2.  The Alchemist 

Read pages 3-21 with a partner. 
Individually, identify five quotes and react to them in a double entry journal.
The quotes should be captivating, significant, or relate to the big idea.  


3.  Chalk Talk 

Using the quotes from your double entry journal, we will discuss the first few pages. 

Closure

How confident do you feel identifying theme?

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