AGENDA 2/27

Introduce new vocabulary from Chapters 6-9 of The Great Gatsby
Independent reading book groups: Share assignments & decide whose assignment is most laudable - then share that most "laudable" assignment with the class & tell us a bit about what you find most intriguing in your book.

HW: Read and be prepared to discuss Chapters 7-8 of The Great Gatsby.

AGENDA 2/26

Discuss symbols (and specifically, name symbolism) in Chapters 4-6 of The Great Gatsby
Go over any lingering questions from chapters 4 & 5
Introduce the rhetorical analysis paper for The Great Gatsby: assignment sheet and sample paper
HW: Finish independent reading book group role assignments & bring indie books tomorrow!

AGENDA 2/25

Multiple-choice practice: "China" passage
Review and discuss answers

HW: Independent reading book group role assignments due Friday. Read and discuss chapter 6 for tomorrow.

AGENDA 2/24

Complete questions in groups for Chapters 4 and 5 of The Great Gatsby

HW: Independent reading book group role assignments due Friday. Read and discuss chapter 6 for Thursday.

AGENDA 2/23

Return evidence logs and rhetorical terms - discuss revisions. Revised assignments due Friday for additional credit.

HW: Independent reading book group role assignments due next Friday. Read and discuss chapters 4 and 5 of The Great Gatsby for tomorrow.

AGENDA 2/20

Vocabulary quiz over Ch. 1 words from The Great Gatsby
Introduce independent reading book group assignment roles; decide who in your group will be responsible for each role.

HW: Independent reading book group role assignments due next Friday. Read and discuss chapters 4 and 5 of The Great Gatsby for Monday.

AGENDA 2/19

Timed essay: Argument prompt

HW: Study vocabulary for tomorrow's quiz on the Chapter 1 words from The Great Gatsby and read Chapter 4.