Welcome!
•Please
take a seat according to the number next to
your name on the roster.
•Pick
up a syllabus from the front table!
•Take
out a piece of paper and a pencil.
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Hold high expectations of yourself! This is an
honors course. I’m excited to see how you
contribute.
Main texts: The Alchemist, Night, The Book
Thief, Persepolis, and Twelfth Night
Minor Assignments: Reading homework,
journal entries, class activities, discussions
Major: Narrative Portfolio, Night Test,
Argument Analysis Essay, Socratic Seminar,
In-class essays, 1 Current Event presentation,
Midterm, Final
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Please have these by Wednesday!
◦ 3-ring binder or folder solely devoted to this class
(for handouts and returned work)
◦ 1 notebook solely devoted to this class (This must
be in class EVERY DAY!)
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Formal Assessments (Tests, Essays, Projects,
etc.): 70%
Informal Assessments (Quizzes, journals,
homework, class activities): 30%
Midterm: 20%
Final: 25%
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emmalineb.wise@cms.k12.nc.us
Check the Wiki for weekly agendas, due date
reminders, and note downloads:
◦ http://wiseenglish.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/home
◦ All of this information is posted outside of my door
on a QR code. Scan this with your smartphones on
the way out!
◦ 10 Questions: Come up with 10 questions you want
to ask me, either about the course or me.
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What did the world Google in 2012?
On a piece of paper, respond to the following
questions:
◦ How many of those world events do you remember?
Why do you think you remember those events?
◦ How do you learn about world events or news? What
sources do you use?
◦ On a scale of 1-10, 10 being exceptionally aware of
national and world news and 1 being pretty
clueless, where do you fall?
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On a piece of paper, respond to the following
prompt. You will be sharing this with others!
1. If someone were to write a book about your life up
until this point, what would the summary on the
back say? Give your book a title. Respond in 1
paragraph.
2. If someone were to write a book about your life in
10 years, what would be added to the summary?
Give your book a title. Respond in 1 paragraph.
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Take a few minutes to answer the questions
as specifically as possible. You need only
write 1-3 sentences per question.
You will have a chance to share your answers!
I want to know how you feel about reading
and discussion, as our class is very focused
on those two components.
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Have your syllabus signed and turned in by
the beginning of class on Wednesday!
Please bring in a notebook and binder/folder
as soon as possible.
Tuesday, 8/27
•Please
take a seat according to the number next to
your name on the roster (same seats as yesterday).
•Take
out your journals (or a piece of paper) and a
pen/pencil.
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Make sure you clearly label and date each
journal entry. You may have more than one
entry per day.
Notes should be labeled and taken in
journals.
Journals will be checked once per quarter for
completion and quality. If you do your work
well during class, this should not worry you.
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4.
Write your own definition of “symbol” in terms
of literary devices.
Write your own definition of “theme” in terms of
literary devices.
What symbols and themes from literature have
you noticed? What symbols and themes have
been taught to you in class? Please name
specific books or films in your explanation.
Do you think authors consciously place
symbols, themes, or other literary devices in
their work? Why or why not?
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Do we think these authors are being truthful
or facetious? Why?
What can we learn from these insights?
The Paris Review
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What do you know about close reading? Have
you heard the term before?
What do you think the benefits are of close
reading? How might it help you in your
future?
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Observing carefully what the author has
presented to us.
Avoid imputing to the author any visions,
arguments, or ideas that aren’t evident in the
text.
Avoid wandering from the experience in the text
to think only about experiences of our own,
substituting our ideas or story for the author’s.
Avoid parroting the judgments and
interpretations o f others for our own assessment
of the text.
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We will read “She Unames Them” as a class.
As you read, your sole responsibility is to
circle/underline anything you think is
important AND write questions about
anything that confuses or interests you.
Next, share ONLY your questions with the
people in your row. Do NOT try to answer the
questions yet!
What are our main questions as a class?
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In your rows, fill out a piece of paper with the
following observations from the text:
Group 1: Confusing/unfamiliar words
Group 2: Outline the basic plot/characters
Group 3: Identify and explain literary
elements
Group 4: Identify passages that relate to
larger ideas (text to world)
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Have a notebook by tomorrow!
Turn in your signed syllabus by tomorrow.
Place it in the bin.
Vocab. List 1 Quiz on Friday!
Wednesday, 8/28
•Please
•Turn
•Take
take your seat.
in your signed syllabus for points!
out your journals to be checked and a
pen/pencil.
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Write down the words in your journals (label
the list clearly) or a piece of paper if you
don’t have a journal today. You will later
cut/paste your written list in your journal.
We will practice with these words for a few
minutes each day.
You will have quizzes on Fridays.
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I will put a statement on the board. You will
decide whether or not you strongly agree,
agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with
that statement.
When I say “go,” go to the designated area
and discuss your reasoning with those in your
group.
Be prepared to share out! I will ask for
volunteers to share their opinions.
 School
should be
mandatory for everyone
under the age of 16.
 Standardized
testing is the
best way to figure out all
that a student knows about
a subject.
I
feel like I get to show off
my academic talents in
every class I take.
 Creating
a painting to
represent a book takes the
same amount of effort and
time as writing an essay about
a book.
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Read the NPR article “New Reading Standards
Aim To Prep Kids for College- But At What
Cost?”
Take a stance. Using your knowledge of high
school English content and the information
presented in the article, argue for or against
the new reading standards (2 paragraphs in
your journals). Be prepared to discuss your
thoughts!
 Schools
Kill Creativity TED Talk
 As you watch, write down
questions, quotes, or comments
you would like to share in our
class discussion.
 Changing Education Paradigms
1. How do you view the current education system in the
United States? Is it fair to everyone?
2. Who do you think benefits the most from our
educational system?
3. Do you think standardized testing is a
negative or positive goal for schools? Do you
think they are fair assessments of your
knowledge?
4. What experiences have you had in school
where a class/teacher has fostered your
creativity? Explain.
5. Do you agree or disagree with Sir Ken
Robinson overall? Why?
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Sign up for one day this semester
(Wednesdays and Fridays)
Make sure it contains three components: A
visual or video, an article, and 5 discussion
questions.
◦ Please give me your article and discussion
questions the DAY BEFORE you present. I will make
copies for you.
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Your presentation should last about 15
minutes.
This will be worth a formal assessment grade.
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Finish reading the story of Joseph in your
packet.
Answer the circled questions on the last page
on a separate sheet of paper! You need only
write a few complete sentences per
questions.
This will be your first “legit” homework grade!
Thursday, 8/29
•Please
take a seat according to the number
next to your name on the roster.
•Take
out your journals so I can check your
homework!
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Write down your definition of a “hero.” What
qualities does he/she have?
Write down as many examples of a hero as
you can think of (real life, books, movies,
etc.)
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In your journals, write down a synonym for
each of the vocabulary words.
When you’re done, write 5 sentences. Place
the vocabulary words OR their synonyms
within the sentences.
On my prompt, pass your sentences to the
person in front of you. They will check your
sentences for correctness.
◦ Please sign your name on the paper that you
correct!
1. Why do Joseph’s brothers dislike him?
4. When the brothers are plotting to kill Joseph, they
say, “Here comes this dreamer.” Why do you
suppose they use that word to show their hatred?
People generally seem to be a little uneasy with
those who have or claim to have unusual mental
powers. Why do you think that is?
5. What is your initial impression of Joseph?
7. To what extent is Joseph to blame for his
difficulties? To what extent is he personally
responsible for his successes?
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Fable: a short tale to teach a moral lesson, often
with animals or inanimate objects as characters
(i.e. Aesop’s fables)
A fable can also be
◦ comical
◦ a story about supernatural or extraordinary persons
 Ex. Aesop’s fables, Greek myths, legends
◦ Origins:
 1300s
 Latin
 Early forms meant “to speak/tell” and “animal story”
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Parable: a short allegorical story designed to
illustrate or teach some truth, religious in
principle
◦ OR a statement that conveys a meaning indirectly
by the use of comparison or analogy
◦ Origins:
 Early 14th century
 Derived from Greek and Latin
 “Comparison” and “alongside” are early forms
A.
Departure
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2.
3.
4.
The call to adventure (Your world will change!)
Refusal to the call (due to fear, insecurity, etc.)
Supernatural aid (magical helper)
Crossing of the 1st threshold (the hero leaves
his/her known world)
5. The belly of the whale (the hero’s first lowest
point)
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2.
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The Road of Trials (a series of tasks)
Love Interest (often with a woman as a
“temptress”)
Atonement with the father (becomes one
with a god or power and a new self is
created)
Apotheosis (the hero defies death)
Achievement of the Goal (finds the grail,
completes the quest, etc.)
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2.
3.
Refusal of the Return (the hero doesn’t want
to return to normal life)
Crossing of the Threshold (the hero
integrates new wisdom into his/her
everyday life)
Freedom to Live (the hero is free of the fear
of death and has no regrets)
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Answer the circled questions for the part of
the story we read in class today.
Answer these in your journals in complete
sentences!
Study for your quiz on Vocab. List 1
tomorrow!
Friday, 8/30
•Please
take your seat.
•Take out your journals and a pen/pencil.
•Study for the Vocab. Quiz! We will take this in
5 minutes.
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Group Work: In groups, try to outline Joseph’s
story to the Hero’s Journey Outline.
Use the large paper and markers to make it look
presentable!
You may do this with a simple outline, plot line
diagram, or picture chart, but the steps of the
hero’s journey should be clearly labeled!
You will be sharing this with the class.
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Paulo Coelho: an interesting life
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Translated from Spanish
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An international bestseller
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A parable?
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Very philosophical
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Read pages 1-25 of the The Alchemist over
the long weekend (Part 1).
In your journals, write down 5 discussion
questions about The Alchemist that you
would like to ask the class.
◦ Consider characterization, symbolism, theme, plot,
etc. when writing your questions.
◦ Make sure the questions can be answered with
more than just a “yes” or “no”!
Tuesday, 9/3
•Please
take your seat according to the seating
chart!
•Pick up the packet from the front table.
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In your journals, describe your initial
impression of The Alchemist.
◦ Did the prologue confuse you? Interest you? Why? How
do you think it will be important to the story overall?
◦ What are your impressions of the main character,
Santiago? Describe him in your own words.
◦ Can you accurately describe the setting yet?
Where/when does it take place?
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Watch
What is the moral of this story? Explain using
examples from the text.
Is it a fable, parable, or something else? Why
do you think so?
Consider the last line. Do you agree with the
Alchemist’s opinion of the story? Why or why
not?
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Read pages 25-33 of the The Alchemist.
In your journals, write down 3 discussion
questions about The Alchemist that you
would like to ask the class.
◦ Consider characterization, symbolism, theme, plot,
etc. when writing your questions.
◦ Make sure the questions can be answered with
more than just a “yes” or “no”!
Wednesday, 9/4
•Please
take your seat according to the seating
chart!
•Pick up the papers from the front table.
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Complete the character chart with a partner.
Back up your reasoning with quotations from
the text!
Make sure those quotations are properly cited
in MLA format.
◦ “This is my quotation” (26).
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Your questions about The Alchemist reading
from last night
My questions
Predictions
Themes? Morals?
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Read pages 33-47 of the The Alchemist.
In your journals, write down 3 discussion
questions about The Alchemist that you
would like to ask the class.
◦ Consider characterization, symbolism, theme, plot,
etc. when writing your questions.
◦ Make sure the questions can be answered with
more than just a “yes” or “no”!
Thursday, 9/5
•Please
take your seat according to the seating
chart!
•Take out your journals.
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How do you define “morality”?
In your opinion, can a person ever be truly
moral in nature? Why or why not?
What situations have tested your morality in
the past? Describe that situation as best as
you can.
2 paragraph minimum
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Respond to each of the quotations by writing
down your initial reaction:
◦ What feelings, emotions, or experiences did the
quote remind you of?
◦ What does this quote tell you about the character,
plot, or book overall?
◦ Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Why
or why not?
 Comment on each other’s ideas!
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In your journals, brainstorm what you might
write on each quotation poster.
Make sure you write something on each
quote!
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Read pages 47-61 of the The Alchemist.
In your journals, write down 3 discussion
questions about The Alchemist that you
would like to ask the class.
◦ Consider characterization, symbolism, theme, plot,
etc. when writing your questions.
◦ Make sure the questions can be answered with
more than just a “yes” or “no”!
Friday, 9/6
•Please
take your seat according to the seating
chart!
•Pick up the papers from the front table.
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Describe Santiago’s external journey so far.
Where has he physically gone? Outline the
most important steps of his journey to this
point.
Describe his internal journey. How has his
outlook on life changed so far? What caused
him to change his opinions? Has his
personality changed? How so, and why?
What steps of the Hero’s Journey has he
taken? Identify the steps and say how/why.
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Read pages 61-87 of the The Alchemist.
In your journals, write down 5 discussion
questions about The Alchemist that you
would like to ask the class.
◦ Consider characterization, symbolism, theme, plot,
etc. when writing your questions.
◦ Make sure the questions can be answered with
more than just a “yes” or “no”!
Monday, 9/9
•Please
take your seat according to the seating
chart!
•Take out your discussion questions from the
weekend and pick up your journals.
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Good work overall! If you were missing any
components, I wrote those components in
your journal. You may add those at any time
this week (especially if they are notes) and
show me to regain points!
Make sure you clearly label each entry! You
may use the same page for multiple entries,
but please make sure they are labeled.
This journal check was out of 80 points.
Entries were worth between 3-6 points.
Grades are updated on PowerSchool!
Journal 9/9
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Write down any life-long dreams you have.
This can be a place you want to visit, a career
you want to have, something you would like
to own, etc. Think about big ideas rather than
smaller material items.
Is there anything stopping you from achieving
this dream? Why or why not? If so, what is it?
Belief? Money? The risk of disapproval?
Are dreams a good thing to have? Why or why
not?
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Turn and talk: With the person nearest you,
write down a list of the major plot points
from the weekend’s reading. Each person
should have this in his/her journal!
Discuss: Share out the plot points.
Your questions: Share your questions and
answers about the text last night!
Claim, Data, Warrant Paragraph Structure:
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Claim: Identify what point (or points) you will
be making in this paragraph. This is often a
reiteration of your thesis!
Data: Introduce the quotation from the text
and correctly cite it.
Warrant: Explain how your quotation supports
your claim!
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Claim: Paulo Coelho’s transcendent
novel, The Alchemist, follows the
structure of the classical hero’s
journey.
To prove this claim, how many pieces of data
do you think you would need?
Other claims (or theses) can be about a
novel’s theme or its usage of literary terms
(i.e. symbolism, characterization, etc.)
The hero, Santiago, follows the main parts of
the hero’s journey, beginning with “The
Departure.” For example, Santiago is called
to adventure by a mysterious man at the
market. Melchizendeck, a king, informs
Santiago about the concept of a Personal
Legend and offers to help him, saying,
“‘…[B]ring me one tenth of your flow. And I
will tell you how to find the hidden treasure’”
(25).
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In line with the steps of the hero’s journey,
Santiago is called to follow his Personal
Legend with the aid of a magical helper (step
3, supernatural aid), and later refuses the call
due to fear. With these actions, he follows
many of the steps associated with
“Departure,” the first section of the hero’s
journey.
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Using the example claim (about the hero’s
journey) write an example for the “Road of
Trials” section in your notebooks. Outline it
like so:
◦ Claim: Paulo Coelho’s transcendent novel, The
Alchemist, follows the structure of the classical
hero’s journey.
◦ Data:
◦ Warrant:
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Read pages 87-104 of the The Alchemist.
In your journals, write down 3 discussion
questions about The Alchemist that you
would like to ask the class.
◦ Consider characterization, symbolism, theme, plot,
etc. when writing your questions.
◦ Make sure the questions can be answered with
more than just a “yes” or “no”!
Tuesday, 9/10
•Please
take your seat according to the seating
chart!
•Take out your journals.
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Read your CDW practice with the person
nearest you.
Check to make sure your partner’s data
supports the claim and is explained by the
warrant!
Give each other feedback. Is the data clear? Is
it cited correctly? Is it well-explained?
I’ll be calling on some of you to share your
strong CDW practices. Be ready!
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In your journals, write down a synonym for
each of the vocabulary words. You may use
your phone at this time!
When you’re done, write 10 sentences. Place
the vocabulary words within the sentences.
On my prompt, pass your sentences to the
person in front of you. They will check your
sentences for correctness.
◦ Please sign your name on the paper that you
correct!
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With the person nearest you, fill out the
“Omens and Signs” sheet.
Use the book! It asks specific questions.
Every person is required to fill out a sheet!
This will help us summarize the text at a
detailed level. This will be worth points!
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Read pages 104-116 of the The Alchemist.
In your journals, write down 3 discussion
questions about The Alchemist that you
would like to ask the class.
◦ Consider characterization, symbolism, theme, plot,
etc. when writing your questions.
◦ Make sure the questions can be answered with
more than just a “yes” or “no”!
Wednesday, 9/11
•Please
take your seat according to the seating
chart!
•Pick up the papers from the front table.
Journal 9/11
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You’ve met the Alchemist. How does the
writer make his appearance so compelling?
What do we know about him? What don’t we
know about him? What about his appearance
is interesting?
Look at the description on page 109. Write
down all of the nouns and adjectives in the
description of the Alchemist and his
belongings.
Why do you think the title is taken from this
character? Predict how he will affect
Santiago’s journey.
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Read pages 116-127 of the The Alchemist.
In your journals, write down 3 discussion
questions about The Alchemist that you
would like to ask the class.
◦ Consider characterization, symbolism, theme, plot,
etc. when writing your questions.
◦ Make sure the questions can be answered with
more than just a “yes” or “no”!
Thursday, 9/12
•Please
take your seat according to the seating
chart!
•Take out your journals and The Alchemist.
•*Please
note: due to yesterday’s exit, everyone
will need to be in his/her seat before I dismiss
you to leave for the day. Thank you!
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Write a story inspired by The Alchemist that
uses all 10 vocabulary words correctly.
This should be about the length of a large
paragraph (8-10 sentences).
You could write a description of a scene
through the eyes of ANY character, the
narrator, add a scene, change a scene, etc. Be
as creative or as factual as you like!
You will be sharing these after we write them.
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In groups of 2-3, fill out the chart entitled
“Building a Picture.”
Use the text! Reread the parts of the text it
refers to, and write detailed responses.
Focus on the importance of the text in the
“What this tells us” box.
Everyone must fill out a sheet for points!
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Read through the potential prompts.
Any of the prompts are fair game.
We will begin prewriting in class today!
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In groups of 2-3, fill out the chart entitled
“Words of the Wiser.”
Use the text! Reread the parts of the text it
refers to, and write detailed responses.
Everyone must fill out a sheet for points!
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Read pages 127-142 of the The Alchemist.
In your journals, write down 3 discussion
questions about The Alchemist that you
would like to ask the class.
◦ Consider characterization, symbolism, theme, plot,
etc. when writing your questions.
◦ Make sure the questions can be answered with
more than just a “yes” or “no”!
Friday, 9/13
•Please
take your seat according to the seating
chart!
•Study for the Vocab. List 2 quiz!
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List ten things that you believe. (wasting
time, waiting until the last minute, etc.)
Exchange with two of your classmates.
Have each person circle the two most
interesting beliefs
Then, you select two beliefs that you think
you would most like to write about
Write one-half page for each belief,
explaining why you believe it.
If you have time, experiment with one other
prompt from the sheet. You will need to
pick your final topic by Monday!
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In your journals, find a data and use a
warrant to support the following claim.
Claim: Paulo Coelho’s novel, The Alchemist, is
about the importance of following your
dreams.
Data: Pick a quotation from the book and cite
it correctly! (Include the page number)
Warrant: Explain why that quotation supports
your claim.
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Combine your CDW into paragraph format.
Make sure you introduce your quotations by
explaining where its from in the book (who’s
saying it, what’s happening) and write a
warrant in 2 or more sentences!
If you’re done early, find more pieces of data
that support your claim.
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Read pages 142-163 of the The Alchemist.
In your journals, write down 5 discussion
questions about The Alchemist that you
would like to ask the class.
◦ Consider characterization, symbolism, theme, plot,
etc. when writing your questions.
◦ Make sure the questions can be answered with
more than just a “yes” or “no”!
Monday, 9/16
•Please
take your seat and be ready to start
class when the bell rings!
•Take out your copy of The Alchemist and your
journals.
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Answer the following questions in a few
sentences each:
◦ Summarize what happens in your own words.
◦ What did you think of the ending of the novel?
Would you have changed anything if you were the
author? Why or why not?
◦ Rate the book on a scale of 1-10 for overall
strength (10 being the best). Why do you have this
opinion?
◦ Why do you think we started the year with this
book? What did it teach you?
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Share your questions from the reading with
the person next to you (2 min.)
Today, I will be calling on at least 6-8 people
to prompt our final discussion of the book!
Make sure you’re attentive and prepared.
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In groups of 2-3, outline The Hero’s Journey
like we did with “The Story of Joseph.” Apply
the journey of Santiago to the outline!
Make sure each step is detailed, clear, and
descriptive. I will be grading for completion
and accuracy!
Do a good job with this. Hint: you *may* have
an in-class writing quiz on The Alchemist and The
Hero’s Journey tomorrow!
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Your only homework tonight is to begin
writing/typing your rough draft of your
Narrative Essay. Remember, these are due
(printed off and brought in to class) on
Wednesday!!
Tuesday, 9/17
•Please
take your seat and be ready to start
class when the bell rings!
•Take out your copy of The Alchemist and your
journals.
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Please take out a piece of paper, your
journals, and The Alchemist.
This will be an open book and open note
quiz, so use your resources wisely.
Absolutely no phones, talking or anything of
that nature! This is a quiz grade!!
When you are done, please remain quiet or do
work for other classes until everyone is
finished. Thank you!
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Write down the following claim: Paulo Coelho’s
transcendent novel, The Alchemist, follows the structure
of the classical hero’s journey.
Find the following items and cite them correctly on
your sheet of paper:
◦ Data AND a warrant to support a step of “The Departure”
◦ Data AND a warrant to support a step of “The Road of
Trials”
◦ Data AND a warrant to support a step of “The Return”
◦ You may use an outline format OR paragraph format to
write in your pieces of data and warrants.
◦ Make sure you put your quotations in quotation marks
and provide the correct page number next to each one!
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Read.
In your journals, react to his life. What
surprised you? What interested you? What
questions do you have about Paulo Coelho? (1
paragraph).
Turn and talk
Discuss as a class
Turn in your copies of The Alchemist!
Wednesday, 9/18
•Please
take your seat and be ready to start
class when the bell rings!
•Take out your journals.
•Pick up your paper from the front table if you
sent it to me to print!
•Pick up the article on the stool.
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First, switch your paper with a partner.
Read your partner’s paper while writing down
comments, fixing spelling or grammatical
errors on that paper.
Next, fill out the Peer Editing Sheet in detail.
When you’re done, give this back to your
partner. Talk to each other about the papers!
Repeat this process with one other person!
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Make sure you have an introduction and
conclusion!
An introduction should interest your reader
and state the main point near its end.
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Start with dialogue, a description, in the middle of the
action, etc.
A conclusion should summarize your story
without simply repeating its elements.
◦ This is a good place to reflect on why you chose
your story.
1. Identify controlling idea and note when that idea
changes.
2. Look for topic sentences. Topic sentences are like thesis
statements for paragraphs and paragraphs are like miniessays.
3. Transitional phrases should be a part of the topic
sentence.
Examples of topic sentences:
Above all, Finally, Meanwhile, Actually, First, Second, Third,
Moreover, Afterward, First and foremost, Next, All things
considered, For this reason, No doubt, Accordingly, From
here on,
Of course, Another, For instance, For example, On the other
hand
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Write down a list of changes you plan to make
to your paper. Consider the following:
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Is my paper clear in all places?
Do I have an interesting title?
Do I have at least 3-4 paragraphs?
Did I fix all of my errors?
Is my paper formatted correctly?
Is my paper too long? Too short? How can I fix the
length?
Thursday, 9/19
•Please
take your seat and be ready to start
class when the bell rings!
•Pick up a copy of Night!
•Take out your journals.
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Make a T-chart in your journals.
Label the left side “What I already know”
Label the right side “What I want to know”
Write at least 5 bullet points on each side.
This can include ANYTHING you know, have
already been taught, or have read about
regarding The Holocaust.
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Walk around the room and add to your charts
by talking to your peers.
Write down at least FIVE facts from five
DIFFERENT PEOPLE in the “What I already
know” column. Make sure to credit each
statement with the name of that person!
Take your seat when you are done.
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Respond to Oprah’s Interview with Elie Wiesel.
What shocked you? What interested you? What
questions do you have about the life of Elie
Wiesel?
2 paragraphs total
Include details from the film!
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Read pages 1-20 (Chapter 1)
Write 3 discussion questions in your journals!
Don’t forget about your Narrative Essays!
Final drafts are due Tuesday.
**Please meet in the Media Center computer
area for class tomorrow!!! Go there first, take
a seat, and log in.
Friday, 9/20
•Please
take your seat and be ready to start
class when the bell rings!
•Take out your copy of Night and your journals.
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4.
5.
If you were the victims parent’s how would
you treat this situation?
How do you feel about the officer’s actions?
Do you think this story needs “space”? Why
or why not?
Should people really trust the police now
that this has happened?
Do you think the officer meant to kill him,
or was it an accident? Why or why not?
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Read pages 20-43 (Chapters 2 & 3)
Write 5 discussion questions in your journals!
Don’t forget about your Narrative Essays!
Final drafts are due Tuesday.
Monday, 9/23
•Please
take your seat and be ready to start
class when the bell rings!
•Take out your copy of Night and your journals.
•Pick up the notes from the front table.
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Please take out a sheet of paper, label your
paper with your name, and put away all of
your belongings. This will be a quiz grade!
Number your paper 1-7.
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7.
Write down one story Moshe told about his experience
in the concentration camp.
Why didn’t Elie’s community believe that Hitler’s Nazi
Party was not a threat at first?
What three restrictions did Jewish people have to abide
by before they were placed in ghettos? (3 points)
Why was travel in the cattle cars so unbearable? Provide
two reasons.
Describe what happened to Madame Schacter in the
cattle car.
When Elie lied about his age, did he say he was older or
younger?
At which camp does Elie end up at the end of this
section?
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Pick one quotation from the scene you found
most striking, interesting, or surprising.
Describe that scene in as much detail as
possible.
Explain how that scene made you feel and
why it affected you so much.
1 LONG paragraph
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Read pages 45-62 (Chapter 4)
Write 3 discussion questions in your journals!
Don’t forget about your Narrative Essays!
Final drafts are due tomorrow!
Tuesday, 9/24
•Please
take your seat and be ready to start
class when the bell rings!
•Take out your copy of Night and your journals.
•STAPLE
A RUBRIC TO YOUR FINAL DRAFT AND
TURN IT IN TO THE BIN!
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In your journals, write down a synonym for
each of the vocabulary words. You may use
your phone at this time!
When you’re done, write 10 sentences. Place
the vocabulary words within the sentences.
On my prompt, pass your sentences to the
person in front of you. They will check your
sentences for correctness.
◦ Please sign your name on the paper that you
correct!
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In your own words, explain why this story is
an allegory.
In your opinion, what is the theme of “The
Terrible Things”? Explain your answer in your
own words and include one example from the
text to support your opinion.
What other events in history or today’s news
related to the issues in this story? Why?
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Read pages 63-80 (Chapter 5)
Write 3 discussion questions in your journals!
Wednesday, 9/25
•Please
take your seat and be ready to start
class when the bell rings!
•Take out your copy of Night and your journals.
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Please take out a sheet of paper, label your
paper with your name, and put away all of
your belongings. This will be a quiz grade!
Number your paper 1-7.
1. What was the dentist looking for when he called
Elie to see him?
2. Where does Elie work with Juliek, Yossi, and
Tibi?
3. Why did the French girl keep the fact that she
spoke German a secret?
4. Who takes Elie’s crown?
5. Who are the Kapo?
6. What happens to the man who drinks the soup?
7. Why weren’t the prisoners afraid of the
bombing?
8. Why did the Kapo begin to hang prisoners?
9. Why did Elie choose not to fast on Yom Kippur?
10. Do Elie and his father choose to leave the
hospital, or do they stay there?
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Describe how Elie’s faith in God has changed
throughout the novel. Consider his faith and
interests at the beginning of the novel
compared to his thoughts after the many
hangings.
How and why do you think his faith has
changed?
How do you think his faith will continue to
change? Will he believe in God? Why or why
not?
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What are your discussion questions for Night?
Share your thoughts and respond to others by
agreeing, disagreeing, and adding points.
Participate at least once today!
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Read pages 81-92 (Chapter 6)
Write 3 discussion questions in your journals!
Thursday, 9/26
•Please
take your seat and be ready to start
class when the bell rings!
•Take out your copy of Night and your journals.
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Try your best to outline the plot of Night thus
far.
What are the major events? In which order did
they happen?
Try to pick no more than 10 events. Pick the
most significant ones!
Share your plotline with a person next to you.
What should you add/delete from your
plotline? Change it.
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Today, you need to participate at least once
in our general discussion.
◦ Pitch a great discussion question
◦ Respond to a discussion question in a complex way
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Once a question is asked, it may not be
repeated.
Simply agreeing/disagreeing does not count!
I will be keeping track and giving you
participation points for today.
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Create a quiz using all 10 words that
combines the following components:
◦ 5 matching questions
◦ 5 fill-in-the blank sentences
◦ An answer key
◦ After 15 minutes, you will pass your paper to the
person in front of you, and they will take your quiz!
Grade their quiz and show them their grade.
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In your journals, write down a quotation that
you think is the most profound thus far.
Write down one of those quotations on the
papers outside the room.
Respond to the quotations that your peers
write down!
Visit every sheet of paper.
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Read pages 93-109 (Chapters 7-9)
Write 3 discussion questions in your journals!
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Test on Night on Monday!!
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Friday, 9/27
•Please
take your seat and be ready to start
class when the bell rings!
•Take out your copy of Night and your journals.