The Alchemist 94-104

August 30, 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

W.9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 

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

I can argue the theme and support my claim with evidence. 

Starter

Free Write Friday 

Vocabulary

Word: Peer Edit

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: working with a peer to improve, revise, and edit a piece of writing.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Why should peer editing be taken seriously?

Activity: 

1.  Peer Edit 

Create a Diagnostic Writing Concern (DWC) for your peer to give you feedback on.

Then, give your DWC to your peer and trade paragraphs.

Evaluate each other using the TPEQEA peer edit handout, following instructions on the paper. 

Your TPEQEA paragraph is due on Tuesday, September 3.

2.  The Alchemist 94-104

With a partner, read the pages.

Discussion Questions

Why do you think Fatima is more important than the treasure?

What is your opinion on Santiago's new priority?

How do other people impact destiny?

Closure

Find one quote that was interesting and react to it.