March 13-17

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.

MONDAY: 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 Friday:
Finish reading Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby.
Complete the Gatsby Song Assignment and be ready to share with the class on Friday. 


WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up.Synthesis/ACT style practice essay outline and Reading comprehension practice.  If you were in class, this was collected at the end of the period.  If you missed Wednesday, please complete these and turn them in with the note "Absent" at the top for credit. 

Due: Synthesis/ACT style practice essay outline, in-class activity on Wednesday, March 15  

Reading comprehension practice, in-class activity on Wednesday, March 15

Homework:  For Friday:
Finish reading Chapter One of The Great Gatsby.
Complete the Gatsby Song Assignment and be ready to share with the class on Friday.

FRIDAY: Journal warm-up.  Quiz covering vocab, grammar, and Gatsby reading.  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.