Thursday, November 16, 2017

Alchemist Pages 87-104


November 16, 2017

Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.

Determine a theme or central idea 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.

E.Q: Define each component of a texts structure and identify each part in the Alchemist.
Determine a central idea of the text. 

Starter: 

Reflect on pages 87-104.
Write down at least three events that could be added to the rising action.  

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Vocabulary: 

Word: Language
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Infer what the Language of the World is.

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Activity: 

1.  Quiz. Quiz. Trade. 

Create one HOT question that relates to the reading from yesterday.
Write your question on an index card, leaving one side blank.  
This will serve as our discussion today.

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2.  One Pager 

Individually, create a one pager based on the ideas in pages 87-104.

Include: 
Short objective summary.
Identification of a main idea.
(Pages 87-104).
A quote to support this main idea. 
Explanation of quote. 
An image to support ideas.
THREE adjectives to describe the mood. 
Potential theme and explanation.

3.  Small Presentations

Present your one pager to your small group.
Provide feedback on ideas and support.

Closure: 

What did you learn through the quiz, quiz, trade?





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