Hello rising sophomores,

I am honored to be your teacher for our course on world literature this coming year. We are living and learning through challenging, transitional times. Your education and critical thinking skills matter more than ever, as our society clearly needs your leadership. I look forward to studying words, stories, and ideas that matter with all you.

Sincerely,

Mr. Peterson

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SUMMER READING:

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

{e-book and audio book already assigned and available to you through the Learning Ally site on BPS Clever} 

You have all been assigned an e-book on the Learning Ally App, please see this link  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15cjhhW8Ccxak9Blu3QDcNlffkXjxeP0xk_KHZKH2MDY/edit#slide=id.g753aac28b5_0_0 for directions on how to access the learning ally app and e-book.

SUMMER WORK on Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist:

1. Full-Page Reflection on One Literary Aspect*: Write about one particular element of style or structure in Coelho’s writing that fascinated or intrigued you. Explain how that aspect plays out or develops throughout the book and why it interests you. (*Literary Aspect = a feature or element of the novel such as: a theme, message, narrative voice, setting, symbolism, gender roles, class divisions…) — 5 points
2. Portrait-based / annotated Character List: Choose 5 characters from the novel. For each character you choose, draw an original sketch of how you picture that character, including specific details from Coelho’s descriptions. Along with your portrait, include a list of his/her personality traits, role or purpose in the story, and most important or interesting choices / actions — 10 points

DUE AT THE END OF THE FIRST FULL WEEK OF SCHOOL