Thursday, February 23, 2017

Valley of Ashes and Manhattan

*Tom and Myrtle in Tom's apartment
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Today I will: 
  • Find evidence that backs up your inferences about characters and events in chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby by completing discussion questions.
  • Make recommendations about your independent reading book by completing a book report.
  • Complete a character web on two new characters in The Great Gatsby.
Please Take out
-HW: Work Packet (staple and turn in to the basket)

Today's Agenda:
-Ch. 1 Review of The Great Gatsby
-Begin Reading Chapter 2
-Add to map of setting
-Begin Character Web of George and Myrtle Wilson
The character webs should include quotes showing:
     ++how the character looks/physical description, 
     ++what he or she says 
     ++what others say about him/her, 
     ++his or her actions


Homework:
-Work on Independent Book Report - due tomorrow