The End of The Alchemist

September 10. 2019

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

Create a theme based question on any part of the Alchemist to use for a Socratic Seminar.

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?”

Then, find a quote that you think is interesting or relevant to the theme.

Vocabulary 

Word: Theme

Part of Speech; Noun

Dictionary Definition: The theme of a literary work is a salient abstract idea that emerges from the treatment of its subject matter

Your Definition: 

Activity: Give an example of a universal theme. 

Activity

1.  The Alchemist 153-167

With a partner, read through the end and epilogue.

Write down any quotes that you would like to address or include in the seminar.

2.  Socratic Seminar

Topic: 

Identify a theme of the Alchemist and discuss how the  main ideas relate.

Connect this theme to your life and society today.

3.  Final Project 

We will go over the requirements today.

Tomorrow will be your first work day. 

Closure

Write a five sentence reflection on the quality of your seminar.