The Alchemist 61-71

August 27, 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: 

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Determine whether you agree or disagree with the quote and explain why.

Connect this idea to the Alchemist. 

Vocabulary

Word: Main Idea

Part of Speech; Noun

Dictionary Definition:the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells thereader what the text is about:

Your Definition: 

Activity: 

Activity

1.  The Alchemist 61-71

As a class, we will read the next ten pages.

Discussion Questions

What are you willing to do to achieve your dreams?

How does the Englishman compare to Santiago?

What do you think the universal language is?

What is a developing theme?

2.  Main Idea Graphic Organizer 

With a partner, create a mind map to organize the main ideas of the Alchemist from pages 61-71.

Requirements

Summary 

2 Topic Words With Explanations

2 Supporting Quotes with Explanations 

Theme with Explanation


The Alchemist PDF

Closure: 

How confident do you feel identifying main ideas?

Use the learning target to assess yourself.