Sunday, March 6, 2016

March 7 - 11

We're heading right into March, continuing with Gatsby and beginning the research paper.  I've really enjoyed the energetic and entertaining reading of Gatsby so far!

MONDAY/TUESDAY:  Journal warm-up.  Discuss Gatsby, Chapter Two and begin reading Chapter 3 in class.  Overview: how to organize sources while writing a research paper.  Receive overview of research paper and begin writing rough draft of introduction on laptops. 

Due: Chapter Two, Gatsby, read and ready to discuss.

5th and 6th period only: On a separate piece of paper, please list 5 job titles you are interested in, with 1 sentence each explaining why you chose that job title.

Homework: Finish reading Chapter Three of Gatsby for next class.  This week's quiz will include 4 questions from The Great Gatsby.

Continue to work on Research Paper introduction and save it in a safe and accessible place.

WEDNESDAY:  Current event/issue day.  Read articles about opposing sides of a discussion, debate, vote and practice outlining a response.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY:  Journal warm-up.  Vocab/grammar quiz with 4 Gatsby questions covering the book through Chapter 3.  Begin reading Gatsby, Chapter 4, casting exercise.  Begin researching first section: "Typical Day on the Job" that includes the actual tasks involved and what an average day would entail for your Research Paper.

Due: Gatsby read through Chapter 3, Research Paper draft of intro (1 - 3 paragraphs)

Homework:  Finish reading Gatsby, Chapter 4.

Continue research for the "Typical Day on the Job" section and think of someone you can interview, if possible. 

Begin looking for a book about either someone working in the industry you've chosen, a book about new developments in the industry, the history of the industry, or an industry leader's biography.  You'll read and reference this book throughout the research paper.

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