This week, we'll begin The Great Gatsby! It's a wonderful book to read and enjoy in the (early?) spring. I'm looking forward to reading it with you. We'll do some work on conclusions for essays as well.
TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Introduction to the world of The Great Gatsby. Pick up the book from the library. Begin reading and acting out Chapter 1. Describe Gatsby Song Assignment.
Due: n/a
Homework: For Thursday:
Finish reading Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby.
Complete the Gatsby Song Assignment and be ready to share with the class on Friday.
Study for quiz.
THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. Vocab mad libs. Quiz covering vocab, grammar, and Gatsby reading. Go over Supreme Court Write-ups and how to cite sources. Rewrite a conclusion to the gender essay. Share song assignments
and vote for a song to represent each character. Begin reading and
acting out Chapter Two of Gatsby. After reading, view 3 different
interpretations of the introduction of Myrtle and discuss which is the
most true to the text and/or best.
Due:
Finish reading Chapter One of The Great Gatsby.
Complete the Gatsby Song Assignment and be ready to share with the class on Friday.
Homework: Read The Great Gatsby, through the end of Chapter 3. Note the description of Gatsby, his mansion, and his party.
Redo the gender essay and/or the Supreme Court Write-up if you're not happy with your score - both optional assignments are on Turnitin.com under the class period. I will average the scores.
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