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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