Oct. 11 - 14: The Alchemist

***25 mark multiple-choice quiz on part one of The Alchemist on Tues. Oct. 11  Study Notes
***This week, we will continue viewing chapters of the documentary : Digital Nation (PBS Frontline)


Fri. Oct. 14 - The Alchemist
Novel Setting Map

- The new K-Library computer lab is booked today and Friday.
- Work on your computer-generated mind map.

• Review the mind map assignment (work alone assignment) and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email and password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.
• When finished, email your mind map to me (with full name and block)

Thurs. Oct. 13

- 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

Wed. Oct. 12
- The new K-Library computer lab is booked today and Friday.
- Work on your computer-generated mind map.

• Review the mind map assignment (work alone assignment) and evaluation rubric
• Go to Google -> More -> Documents
• Set up a Google Docs account (need email and password)
• Create a new Google Drawing mind map for your Alchemist novel topic selection.
• When finished, email your mind map to me (with full name and block)

Tues. Oct. 11

• 25 mark multiple choice quiz after 25 min. of review (see study notes above)
• Continue completion of "Dreams" mind map sub-topics (two) and staple to test.
• Introduce computer mind mapping assignment for Wednesday's class

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