Monday, March 30, 2009

March 30, 2009 -- April 3, 2009

Monday

Discuss motifs in chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby and the tension between social classes. The chapter 2 questions are due tomorrow.

Tuesday

Read chapter 3. Write a gossip column article for the Town Tattle about one of the characters. You will present it in class tomorrow.

Wednesday

Quiz on chapter 3 -- Town Tattle presentations.

Thursday

Critique the casting in The Great Gatsby movie.

Friday

Discuss theme and extended metaphors as we cooperatively read chapter 4. Finish reading chapter 4 for homework.

Monday, March 23, 2009

March 23, 2009 -- March 27, 2009

Monday

You can stay home today. The teachers have meetings all day!

Tuesday

Begin reading The Great Gatsby. Discuss how people define themselves and others according to groups.

Wednesday

Finish reading chapter 1 in The Great Gatsby. Discuss emerging symbols in the story.

Thursday

Read chapter 2 and complete the assigned questions by Monday.

Friday

Meet with your guidance counselor to plan your schedule for next year.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

March 16, 2009 -- March 20, 2009

Monday

Final day of students' Photo Story projects.

Tuesday and Wednesday

Watch the A&E Biography video about the writers of the "Lost Generation." Answer the questions on the handout. If you own earphones, please bring them to class on Thursday.

Thursday and Friday

Internet research activity on "The Roaring Twenties"



Monday, March 9, 2009

March 9, 2009 -- March 13, 2009

Monday

Finish adding background music to your PhotoStory project. Write your audio commentary. Start recording.

Tuesday

Continue recording commentary for each picture in the PhotoStory and arrange into a fluid piece.
Wednesday

In class assessment on A Raisin in the Sun

Thursday and Friday

Student PhotoStory presentations.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

March 2, 2009 -- March 6, 2009

Monday

Snow Day

Tuesday

Watch the end of Act II and the beginning of Act III of the A Raisin in the Sun DVD. Discuss Walter's misplaced trust and Beneatha's expectations of others. Finish reading Act III at home by Thursday.

Wednesday

Watch the rest of Act III. Discuss Walter's speech: " . . . there ain't nothing but taking in this world, and he who takes the most is smartest . . . " and whether Mama has just seen her harvest.

Thursday

Final Assessment.

Friday

I will check your pictures in the computer lab today while you add background music to your PhotoStory project.