The Alchemist Part 1

The Alchemist

​The following slides contain a series of statements. Each statement is related to an idea that comes up in the book we are going to read.

​For each statement, indicate your level of agreement. There are no right or wrong answers; it is just to what extent you agree or disagree with the statement.

​Anticipation Guide

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Fear can prevent people from pursuing their dreams.

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• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

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People control their own fate or destiny.

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• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

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People who follow their dreams are more likely to achieve great happiness.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

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There is magic in the world.

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Attaining your dreams or goals requires either suffering or sacrifice and sometimes both.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Neutral

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

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Success in life is dependent on the decisions a person makes.

• Strongly Agree

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The simple things in life are often the most difficult to understand.

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Love should never hold us back from pursuing personal dreams.

• Strongly Agree

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Status in society should be our first consideration when choosing a life’s work.

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Achieving great happiness requires traveling to far off places.

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

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• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

​The book we are going to be reading is called The Alchemist.

It was written by Paulo Coelho (pronounced KWAY-lo -- if you can trust the internet).

It is set at an indeterminate time in history, but in very real places.

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Circle Spain on the map.

​Spain

​Andalusia

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What did you notice?

​Andalusia

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​Not only are the places of the book real, but some of the characters also have a basis in reality.

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Melchizedek says to our protagonist, "In the long run, what people think about shepherds and bakers becomes more important for them than their own Personal Legends." What do you think this means?

​Melchizedek also gives our protagonist one of the most important symbols of the book.

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Look at the picture. What do you think these stones are used for?

​Urim and Thummim

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​Vocab time! Remember this word?
Vain

​Vanity - something vain, empty, or useless

​Back to the maps!

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