The Alchemist Reading and Annotation Guide

Annotation

1. As you read, write on every page. Highlight important passages with a highlighter. Comment on your reaction to the text and make insightful observations about the author’s choices. The higher quality the comments, the higher quality the grade.

2. Highlight and define any new vocabulary.

3. Identify the following explicitly as you annotate.

‣ Theme

‣ Characterization

‣ Symbol

‣ Figurative Language

‣ Imagery

‣ Setting

‣ Tone

‣ Diction

Dialectic Journal

Reading Schedule

Weeks Dates Page (or location) numbers

1 25 January 1–50

2 1 February 50-100

3 8 February 100-150

4 15 February 150-182