April 27, 2009 -- May 1, 2009

Monday


Discuss the chapter 9 assignment that was due today and my expectations for the essay test on Wednesday. You will get a list of essay questions today in order to prepare your thoughts in advance and mark your in-text support with post-its. Bring two discussion questions with fully developed responses to tomorrow's fish bowl discussion.

Tuesday

Fish Bowl discussion on The Great Gatsby -- Continue to prepare for tomorrow's in-class essay test at home.

Wednesday

Final assessment.

Thursday and Friday

Complete the tasks I assigned for you in Study Island.

April 20, 2009 -- April 24, 2009

Welcome Back!

Monday

Whole class discussion.

Tuesday

The Great Gatsby video, chapters 4-7. Describe true love according to Gatsby.

Wednesday

The Great Gatsby video, chapters 8-12. Discuss why people often go along with their friends even when they do not believe what they are doing is right. What might it take to force you to separate yourself from friends like that. Answer the chapter 7 questions by tomorrow.

Thursday

Review verbal irony. Find examples as we read chapter 8. Finish reading chapter 8 and answer the questions by tomorrow.

Friday

Discuss the theme of The Great Gatsby before and after we read chapter 9. Chapter 9 questions are due Monday.