March 28 - April 1

It's the end of March, and almost Spring Break.  Hang in there!

There are two main assignments due this week, a journal check and the full rough draft of the research paper (see below). 

MONDAY: (1st and 2nd) Journal warm-up.  Discuss Gatsby Chapter 7 and 8.  Begin Chapter 9.  Computer lab for the last half of class - last in-class time to draft research paper before due date.


Due: Gatsby Chapter 7 and 8 read.

Homework: For Wednesday: Finish Gatsby, Chapter 9 (finish the book!), have journal ready to turn in, and bring Gatsby book to class.

Please upload full draft of research paper to Turnitin.com by 11:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1. 


TUESDAY: (5th and 6th) Laptops for the first half of class - last in-class time to draft research paper before due date.  Discuss Gatsby 7 and 8.  Begin Gatsby 2013 movie.


Due: Gatsby Chapter 7 and 8 read.

Homework: For Thursday, finish Gatsby, Chapter 9 (finish the book!), have journal ready to turn in, and bring your Gatsby book to class.  

Please upload full draft of research paper to Turnitin.com by 11:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1.

WEDNESDAY: (1st and 2nd)  Announcements, turn in journals, Gatsby books.  Begin Gatsby movie. 


Due: Gatsby, Chapter 9 read, Journals in, Gatsby books to class to turn in. 

Homework:  Please upload full draft of research paper to Turnitin.com by 11:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1. 

THURSDAY: (5th and 6th) Turn in journals, Gatsby books.  Continue watching Gatsby 2013 movie.


Due: Gatsby Chapter 9 read, journals ready to turn in, Gatsby books to class. 

Homework:  Please upload full draft of research paper to Turnitin.com by 11:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1.   

Research Paper Homework: 

• Read at least 2 other research papers and reply with comments (helpful, supportive, academically-worded comments for credit).  A good guideline is something you liked about the paper, and something they can improve for the next draft. 
• Complete an interview and take notes, make sure to ask about "unofficial" requirements for being successful on the job. 
• Read through the outside book you selected and look for information that you can use to add to the research paper.

FRIDAY: (1st and 2nd - minimum A Day). Finish watching Gatsby 2013 movie.

Due: n/a

Homework: Please upload full draft of research paper to Turnitin.com by 11:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1.   

Research Paper Homework: 

• Read at least 2 other research papers and reply with comments (helpful, supportive, academically-worded comments for credit).
• Complete an interview and take notes, make sure to ask about "unofficial" requirements for being successful on the job. 
• Read through the outside book you selected and look for information that you can use to add to the research paper.