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.
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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