August 16, 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:
Free Write Friday
Write as much as you can about whatever is on your mind.
Use the prompt if you are stuck.
Vocabulary
Word: Pursuit of Happiness
Part of Speech; Verb
Dictionary Definition:fundamental right mentioned in the Declaration of Independence to freely pursue joy and live life in a way that makes you happy, as long as you don't do anything illegal or violate the rights of others
Your Definition:
Activity: How do you pursue happiness?
Activity
1. The Alchemist Continued
As a class, we will read pages 21-33.
second block start at 28
third block start 31
Discussion Questions
Why do you think so many people dream of traveling the world?
How do others impact your dream?
What is the difference between the gypsy asking for a tenth of the treasure versus the old man asking for a tenth of the flock?
What lesson is to be learned from the old man and oil?
What is the secret to happiness?
What themes are developing?
2. Storyboardthat
Individually, create a storyboard that summarizes the key events of pages 21-33.
Your storyboard should be a minimum of three cells and each image should be supported by a quote.
If you prefer to draw your storyboard that is totally ok.
Eventually we will have a gallery walk to share the storyboards.
What is the difference between the gypsy asking for a tenth of the treasure versus the old man asking for a tenth of the flock?
What lesson is to be learned from the old man and oil?
What is the secret to happiness?
What themes are developing?
2. Storyboardthat
Individually, create a storyboard that summarizes the key events of pages 21-33.
Your storyboard should be a minimum of three cells and each image should be supported by a quote.
If you prefer to draw your storyboard that is totally ok.
Eventually we will have a gallery walk to share the storyboards.
3. The Alchemist 33-47
Read the pages with a partner.
As you read, create the following questions for a class discussion:
UNIVERSAL THEME/ CORE QUESTION:
Write a question dealing with a theme(s) of the text that will encourage group discussion about the universality of the text.
Example: After reading A Tale of Two Cities, you could ask, “Is revenge ever justified?”
“AND IT MAKES ME WONDER” QUESTION:
Anything you want so long as it’s interesting. Not plot-based boring stuff, but something cool and relevant.
Example: After reading A Tale of Two Cities-I found myself uncomfortably comfortable with Madam Defarge’s need for revenge. I know it hurt the Darnay’s and that it was unjust, but I understood why she did it and can totally understand why she does what she does. Did you guys ever find yourselves feeling sympathetic for a character or cause within the novel that you feel like you shouldn’t have?
We will use these for a snowball discussion later.
Closure
What is a potential theme that is developing?
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