September 12th

The Alchemist and Harry Potter Aphorism Google Slide Project: 

You have gathered examples of aphorisms from The Alchemist. You have also double checked their classification of an aphorism and discussed their meanings. From this, you have been looking for the meaning of these aphorisms in another text, Harry Potter. 

You will now be constructing a Google Slide presentation of your findings.
This project will be due FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th at the end of the class hour.

The requirements for this project:

1. Present 7 aphorisms from The Alchemist cited correctly using MLA.
2. Explain how each aphorism is actually an aphorism (the checklist).
3. Meaning of each aphorism.
4. Explanation of why and how each aphorism is significant in The Alchemist. 
5. An example from Harry Potter showing where the meaning of each aphorism from The Alchemist can be applied.
6. Reflection upon how The Alchemist and Harry Potter have similarities beyond the surface story/plot.
7. Reflection of the importance of aphorisms in understanding a text beyond the surface level.
8. Works Cited Slide- MLA Citation (Will be your last slide)
9.  Title slide with an academic title and your name. (Will be your first slide)
                           How to write a title LINK HERE: Writing an academic title
10. 5 images minimum throughout presentation.. must be cited on page of image and in works cited page.

Citation Questions:
MLA In-text Citation
Cite a book
Cite a Film
Cite a Digital Image
Sample Works Cited Page
Citing an E Book