The Alchemist 116-127

September 4, 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

Which is more important, listening to your head or heart?

Explain your position.

Vocabulary 

Word: Motif

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  an image, sound, action, or other figure that has a symbolic significance, and contributes toward the development of a theme

Your Definition: 

Activity: Identify a motif in the Alchemist.

Activity

1.  The Alchemist 116-127

We will read together as a class. 

Discussion Questions

What lesson does the Alchemist try to teach Santiago in section 116-121?

What never keeps a person from pursuing their personal legend?

Do you agree? Why?

What themes are continuing to develop?

What images, ideas, actions are repeated?

2.  One Pager

Requirements

Summary of pages 11-127

Topic Word With Explanation

Quote with Explanation

Theme With Explanation

Personal Connection to Theme

Two Visuals of Motifs 

These should be neat and use color.

3.  Gallery Walk 

Complete the observation sheet based on the one pager. 

Closure

There are only forty pages left.  

Predict what will happen.