Meeting Gatsby

Gatsby's mansion from the 1974 film, The Great Gatsby

Today I will: 

• Find evidence that backs up your inferences about characters and events in chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby by completing discussion questions.
• Read Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby and make inferences about characters and events.
• Improve your Vocabulary 3 quiz score by re-taking the quiz using notes.

Please Take out: 
-Gatsby
-HW: Ch. 2 Questions
-Chromebook

Today's Agenda:
-Re-take Vocab 3
-Add to character map
-Begin reading Ch. 3

Homework:

-None

Background information about The Great Gatsby

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Today I will: 

• Give a persuasive speech about something I care about changing in our world.
• Listen to persuasive speeches and take notes.
• Take an on-line quiz on 10 new vocabulary words in The Great Gatsby.
• Take notes on Background Information for The Great Gatsby

Please Take out: 
-writing utensil
-paper

Today's Agenda:
-Finish up Persuasive Speeches
-Vocab 3 Quiz 
-Finish historical/ author context for The Great Gatsby

Homework:

-None

Meeting Gatsby

Gatsby's mansion from the 1974 film, The Great Gatsby

Today I will: 

• Find evidence that backs up your inferences about characters and events in chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby by completing discussion questions.
• Read Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby and make inferences about characters and events.
• Back up your opinion about philosophical statements through a discussion.

Please Take out: 
-Gatsby
-Philosophical Statements
-Character Charts

Today's Agenda:
-Add to character charts
-Begin reading Ch. 3
-Philosophical Statements Discussion - participation grade for either speaking or providing a thoughtful response to the discussion at the end
-Vocab 3

Homework:

-None