The Alchemist (Coelho) Lesson Plan

Perspectives on Fate

Kind of Activity:

Collaborative Writing

Objective:

Compare and contrast how different characters relate to a main theme

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.2

Structure:

Students will use a graphic organizer to identify characteristics and relationships of various characters. Create a simple graphic organizer with two columns, one for each character. Under each column have space for answers to the three questions listed below. In a third column, add a blank Venn diagram so students can compare and contrast their answers for the two chosen characters. You may wish to create this organizer as a hand-out or as a digital tool if students have...