Unit 2: Moving Forward

Anchored in The Alchemist

Welcome to Honors 10 - Unit 2! This Unit's Objective is...

As students read The Alchemist, they will evaluate the beliefs and worldview at the heart of the novel. What does the novel mean by destiny? What types of treasure does it want its readers to seek? How does it combine Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and Roman religious elements? Why does the novel pair notions of individual destiny with a larger worldview about universal language and alchemy? What elements of the novel resonate with you? In the final writing assignment for this unit, students will use The Alchemist to consider how a character’s personal journey is influenced by the actions and lessons of others.

Unit 2 Pacing Guide and Assignment Calendar

Use the following calendar to help keep yourself on pace, and avoid falling behind in quarter 2. StudySync assignments will disappear after the suggested due date. To complete assignments past the due date, students must reach out to Ms. Simpson to have them reopened. The final essay of this unit is due by December 17th. No work for Unit 2 will be accepted past this date.