The Alchemist: October 4 - 8, 2010

25 mark multiple-choice quiz on part one of The Alchemist on Tues. Oct. 5  Study Notes

This week, we will continue viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)


Fri. Oct. 8
- The new K-Library computer lab is booked today.
- Continue work on your computer-generated mind map (alone or with a partner). We will need to work on the Kubuntu Linux system, a newer version of Linux that is compatible with Google Docs.

• Review the mind map assignment and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email & password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.You can set up a document and share it with your partner so that you can remotely collaborate on the same mind map.
• When finished, email your mind map to me (with full names and block)
• Go on to completing your three thesis statements on sub-topics of Dreams ( try the Thesis Generator).
• Read to page 127 of The Alchemist for next Tuesday's class

Thurs. Oct. 7
- Watch Will Smith's endorsement of The Alchemist.
Discuss:
-- Is focus, hustle and hard work enough to achieve a dream?
-- Does this celebrity's endorsement influence how you receive this book?
-- How much should we invest in our dreams? (time, money, energy)
Discuss:
-- Is Santiago more realistic than the Wiretap interviewee, Adam, who is seeking the woman of his dreams?
-- How do we rationally evaluate our dreams?
Read: The Alchemist from p. 80
Discuss:
-- Thesis statement development for the "Dreams" essay outline.


Wed. Oct. 6
- The new K-Library computer lab is booked today.
- You will start work on a computer-generated mind map (alone or with a partner). We will need to work on the Kubuntu Linux system, a newer version of Linux that is compatible with Google Docs.

• Review the mind map assignment and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email & password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.You can set up a document and share it with your partner so that you can remotely collaborate on the same mind map.

Tues. Oct. 5
- Blks. A & B:

• 25 mark multiple choice quiz after 10 min. of review (see study notes above)
• Introduce computer mind mapping assignment for Wed. and Fri. classes
• Continue The Alchemist (part 2) from p. 71
•  Continue completion of "Dreams" mind map and three thesis statements on sub-topics.

Mon. Oct. 4
- Blk. B (mind map exercise on the theme "Dreams")
- Blks. A & B:

• Start Part 2 of The Alchemist (p. 51 -71).
• Continue PBS Frontline: Digital Nation