March 25 - 29

It's the last week before Spring Break! We will continue with Gatsby, argument, and current events. There is no quiz this week. Please note that we do have a drill on Friday morning.

MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Go over essay results in detail, rewrite one paragraph in class.

Due:  Before class begins: read Gatsby, Chapter 2.

By the end of the class period: turn in a rewrite of one paragraph of your essay.

Homework: Please read the rest of Gatbsy, Chapter 3 and 4. Why do you think Fitzgerald included the character Meyer Wolfshiem?

WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Gatsby Chapter 3 comparison exercise. Write in-class outline in response to argument prompt. Gatsby casting sheets.

Due: Gatsby, Chapters 3 and 4

Homework: Read Gatsby, Chapter 5 for Friday.

THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. Gatsby Chapter 3 comparison exercise. Write in-class outline response to argument prompt. Gatsby casting sheets. Begin reading Chapter 5 of Gatsby.

Due: Gatsby, Chapters 3 and 4.

Homework: Please read Chapters 5 and 6 of Gatsby for April (!)

FRIDAY: (minimum day, drill 4th period) Vocabulary Story Rounds for 6th period.

Due: Gatsby, Chapter 5

Homework: Please read Gatsby, Chapter 6 for April (!)

Have a wonderful and well-deserved break! I'm looking forward to seeing you in April.