The Alchemist 139-152

September 9, 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

Identify a main idea from pages 127-139.

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.  Finishing 127-139

Finish reading the section either individually or with a partner. 

When you finish, create your HOT question for the collaborative annotation. 

2.  Collaborative Annotation of pages 127-139

Follow the steps below:  

1.  Create a HOT question based on the reading.

Then answer your question in a couple sentences.

2.  Sit in a circle with your group, so you can all see each other. 

3.  Pass your writing to the person on the left. 

4.  Read the writing from your peer and respond to the writing on the same piece of paper, expanding on what previous students wrote.

6. Repeat until you have your original piece of writing.

7. Read through the comments.

8.  Answer the question: What did I learn through collaboration?

9.  Share ideas with the class. 

3.  The Alchemist 139-152

We will read this together.

Discussion Questions

Why do you think that when people possess great knowledge they are seldom believed?

Why does Santiago believe that he can be the wind?

What lessons are to be learned from this?

What does Santiago say love is?

What theme is fully developed?

Closure

What did you learn from the collaborative annotations?