Wednesday, March 7, 2018

American Literature

7 March 2018

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Planbook: https://www.planbookedu.com/s/R8BKS

Objective: To recognize the symbolism and conflicts created by Fitzgerald in Chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby. (STANDARD RL.4)

Success Criteria: Students will show mastery by adding Myrtle to the character web and explaining the symbols surrounding the “Valley of Ashes.”

  

Agenda:

1. Notebook: Brainstorm for Creative Piece #2 – 10 min
2. Grammar Notes #6, with clicker practice quiz – 15 min
3. Read the second half of Chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby/Discuss – 40 min
4. Student work time – 20 min
• Brainstorm, plan, draft, type Creative Piece Part II
• Continue reading Gatsby
• Continue reading Choice Novel #2

Assessment: Oral question and answer session over Gatsby

Homework: The Great Gatsby Chapter 3